Pentax RZ10 vs Sony HX300

In this article, we will be looking at the Pentax RZ10 and Sony HX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the RZ10 (14MP) and HX300 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was introduced 19 months prior to the HX300 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the RZ10 grades versus the HX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio RZ10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are available at Pentax RZ10 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax RZ10 features outer 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) and the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Pentax RZ10 and Sony HX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the RZ10 against the HX300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RZ10 and HX300 is 92 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the RZ10 and HX300.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX300 to provide you with more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged RZ10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.