Pentax RZ10 vs Sony HX5

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax RZ10 and Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the RZ10 (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the RZ10 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor measurements.

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The RZ10 was announced 14 months after the HX5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the RZ10 grades against the HX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio RZ10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax RZ10 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax RZ10 comes with exterior 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 HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax RZ10 and Sony HX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the RZ10 versus the HX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RZ10 and HX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RZ10 and HX5.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RZ10 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Pentax RZ10 will give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger RZ10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.