Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax RZ10

Following is a detailed review of the Pentax K-S2 versus Pentax RZ10, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the K-S2 (20MP) and RZ10 (14MP) and the K-S2 (APS-C) and RZ10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The K-S2 was unveiled 3 years after the RZ10 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the K-S2 matches up against the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-S2 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-S2 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax K-S2 has external measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-S2 versus Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the K-S2 and the RZ10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K-S2 and RZ10 is 64 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-S2 and RZ10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-S2 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-S2 will deliver greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer K-S2 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.