Pentax RZ10 vs Sony H300

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Pentax RZ10 vs Sony H300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the RZ10 (14MP) and H300 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the H300 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the RZ10 matches up vs the H300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio RZ10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax RZ10 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax RZ10 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony H300 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Examine the Pentax RZ10 vs Sony H300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the RZ10 versus the H300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the RZ10 and H300 is 92 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RZ10 and H300.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony H300 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older RZ10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.