Pentax P80 vs Pentax RZ10

Let's look a little more closely at the Pentax P80 and Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Pentax. The resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P80 was released 23 months earlier than the RZ10 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the P80 matches up against the RZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio P80 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The complete galleries are available at Pentax P80 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax P80 features outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the P80 and the RZ10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P80 and RZ10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and RZ10.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax RZ10 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The older P80 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.