Pentax KP vs Pentax RZ18

The following is a in depth analysis of the Pentax KP versus Pentax RZ18, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the KP (24MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the KP (APS-C) and RZ18 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The KP was unveiled 5 years after the RZ18 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the KP matches up versus the RZ18 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax KP and Pentax Optio RZ18. The full galleries are available at Pentax KP Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax KP comes with outside measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Pentax KP versus Pentax RZ18 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the KP and the RZ18.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the KP and RZ18 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the KP and RZ18.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The KP with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Pentax KP will offer you more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer KP will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.