Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung HZ25W

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung HZ25W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was announced 13 months after the HZ25W making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the RZ10 matches up vs the HZ25W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio RZ10 & Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax RZ10 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax RZ10 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the RZ10 and the HZ25W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RZ10 and HZ25W is 92 and 70 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the RZ10 and HZ25W.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax RZ10 to produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger RZ10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.