Pentax RZ10 vs Sony HX20V

Following is a extended overview of the Pentax RZ10 and Sony HX20V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the RZ10 (14MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was unveiled 12 months before the HX20V which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the RZ10 grades versus the HX20V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio RZ10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are available at Pentax RZ10 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax RZ10 has outer measurements 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 HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the RZ10 versus the HX20V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RZ10 and HX20V is 92 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the RZ10 and HX20V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX20V to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged RZ10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.