Pentax RZ10 vs Sony QX1

Let's look a bit more closely at the Pentax RZ10 vs Sony QX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the RZ10 (14MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the RZ10 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The RZ10 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the QX1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the RZ10 scores against the QX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio RZ10 and Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are available at Pentax RZ10 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account 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) while the Sony QX1 has dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Pentax RZ10 vs Sony QX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the RZ10 versus the QX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the RZ10 and QX1 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the RZ10 and QX1.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RZ10 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony QX1 will offer more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older RZ10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.