Pentax RZ10 vs Sony HX5
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37 Features
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![Pentax Optio RZ10 front Pentax Optio RZ10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-RZ10/Pentax-RZ10-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX5/Sony-HX5-front.jpg)
92 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Pentax RZ10 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Released July 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2010
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Pentax RZ10 vs Sony HX5 Overview
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.
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Pentax RZ10 vs Sony HX5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Sony HX5
RZ10 | HX5 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 14 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Pentax RZ10
HX5 | RZ10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Sony HX5
RZ10 | HX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Pentax RZ10 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Pentax RZ10 vs Sony HX5 size comparison Pentax RZ10 vs Sony HX5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-RZ10-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX5-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RZ10 and HX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.
![Pentax RZ10 vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison Pentax RZ10 vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-RZ10-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax RZ10 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Pentax RZ10 vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison Pentax RZ10 vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-Optio-RZ10-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax RZ10 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax RZ10 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax RZ10 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-RZ10-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax RZ10 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Pentax Optio RZ10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax Optio RZ10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 178 grams (0.39 lbs) | 200 grams (0.44 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 178 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $200 | $275 |