Pentax RZ10 vs Sony H200

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax RZ10 vs Sony H200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the RZ10 (14MP) and H200 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the H200 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the RZ10 grades vs the H200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio RZ10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are provided at Pentax RZ10 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax RZ10 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax RZ10 vs Sony H200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the RZ10 compared to the H200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the RZ10 and H200 is 92 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ10 and H200.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony H200 to offer more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older RZ10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.