Pentax RZ10 vs Sony A700

Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax RZ10 and Sony A700, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the A700 (12MP) is relatively similar but the RZ10 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The RZ10 was brought out 3 years later than the A700 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the RZ10 matches up vs the A700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio RZ10 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The entire galleries are available at Pentax RZ10 Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax RZ10 comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the RZ10 and the A700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RZ10 and A700 is 92 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the RZ10 and A700.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RZ10 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax RZ10 will offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer RZ10 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.