Pentax RZ10 vs Sony H55

Here is a extended overview of the Pentax RZ10 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was unveiled 14 months later than the H55 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the RZ10 matches up vs the H55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio RZ10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are available at Pentax RZ10 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax RZ10 offers 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) while the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the RZ10 compared to the H55.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the RZ10 and H55 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ10 and H55.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent RZ10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.