Pentax RZ10 vs Sony H400

Here is a extensive analysis of the Pentax RZ10 vs Sony H400, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the RZ10 (14MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was announced 3 years prior to the H400 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the RZ10 scores against the H400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio RZ10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax RZ10 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax RZ10 has got outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Compare the Pentax RZ10 vs Sony H400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the RZ10 against the H400.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RZ10 and H400 is 92 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ10 and H400.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H400 to provide you with more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older RZ10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.