Pentax RZ10 vs Sony NEX-7

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Pentax RZ10 and Sony NEX-7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the RZ10 (14MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the RZ10 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The RZ10 was brought out 4 months before the NEX-7 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the RZ10 grades vs the NEX-7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio RZ10 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax RZ10 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax RZ10 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-7 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

See the Pentax RZ10 and Sony NEX-7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the RZ10 against the NEX-7.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the RZ10 and NEX-7 is 92 and 84 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the RZ10 and NEX-7.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RZ10 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-7 will resolve greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively.