Pentax I-10 vs Sony RX10 II

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Pentax I-10 and Sony RX10 II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the I-10 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") use different sensor dimensions.

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The I-10 was released 6 years prior to the RX10 II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the I-10 scores versus the RX10 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio I-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax I-10 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax I-10 enjoys physical measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Pentax I-10 and Sony RX10 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the I-10 and the RX10 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the I-10 and RX10 II is 93 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the I-10 and RX10 II.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The I-10 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony RX10 II will render more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged I-10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.