Pentax RZ10 vs Sony HX350

Below is a extended overview of the Pentax RZ10 versus Sony HX350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the RZ10 (14MP) and HX350 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was introduced 6 years before the HX350 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the RZ10 scores vs the HX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio RZ10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax RZ10 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax RZ10 has physical dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax RZ10 versus Sony HX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the RZ10 against the HX350.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the RZ10 and HX350 is 92 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the RZ10 and HX350.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX350 to give you greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older RZ10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.