Pentax K10D vs Pentax RZ18

Here is a thorough assessment of the Pentax K10D vs Pentax RZ18, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the K10D (10MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the K10D (APS-C) and RZ18 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The K10D was launched 5 years earlier than the RZ18 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the K10D scores against the RZ18 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K10D & Pentax Optio RZ18. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K10D Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K10D has got outside dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K10D vs Pentax RZ18 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the K10D versus the RZ18.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K10D and RZ18 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K10D and RZ18.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K10D because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax RZ18 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older K10D will be behind with regard to sensor technology.