Pentax KP vs Pentax RZ10

The following is a extended analysis of the Pentax KP and Pentax RZ10, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the KP (24MP) and RZ10 (14MP) and the KP (APS-C) and RZ10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The KP was unveiled 5 years after the RZ10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the KP scores versus the RZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax KP and Pentax Optio RZ10. The full galleries are available at Pentax KP Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax KP enjoys physical dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Pentax KP and Pentax RZ10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the KP compared to the RZ10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the KP and RZ10 is 61 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the KP and RZ10.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The KP having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax KP will provide more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger KP will have an advantage in sensor technology.