Pentax RZ10 vs Sony A290

Here, we will be analyzing the Pentax RZ10 vs Sony A290, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the A290 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the RZ10 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The RZ10 was introduced 14 months later than the A290 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the RZ10 scores versus the A290 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio RZ10 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax RZ10 Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax RZ10 offers external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony A290 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the RZ10 versus the A290.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RZ10 and A290 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the RZ10 and A290.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The RZ10 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF harder. The more recent RZ10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.