Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung HZ30W

On this page, we will be comparing the Pentax RZ10 and Samsung HZ30W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was released 19 months later than the HZ30W which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the RZ10 scores versus the HZ30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio RZ10 and Samsung HZ30W. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax RZ10 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax RZ10 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Pentax RZ10 and Samsung HZ30W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the RZ10 and the HZ30W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RZ10 and HZ30W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RZ10 and HZ30W.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax RZ10 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer RZ10 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.