Pentax RZ10 vs Sony A6500

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Pentax RZ10 versus Sony A6500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the RZ10 (14MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the RZ10 (1/2.3") and A6500 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The RZ10 was brought out 6 years before the A6500 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the RZ10 grades vs the A6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio RZ10 and Sony Alpha a6500. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax RZ10 Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax RZ10 provides outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony A6500 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax RZ10 versus Sony A6500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the RZ10 against the A6500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RZ10 and A6500 is 92 and 81 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ10 and A6500.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RZ10 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A6500 will offer more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged RZ10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.