Pentax RZ10 vs Sony A450

Let's examine more closely at the Pentax RZ10 and Sony A450, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the RZ10 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The RZ10 was announced 19 months after the A450 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the RZ10 grades against the A450 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio RZ10 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax RZ10 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax RZ10 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the RZ10 vs the A450.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RZ10 and A450 is 92 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ10 and A450.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The RZ10 uses the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF harder. The fresher RZ10 provides an edge in sensor tech.