Pentax RZ10 vs Sony QX30

Following is a extensive assessment of the Pentax RZ10 vs Sony QX30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the RZ10 (14MP) and QX30 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was manufactured 4 years before the QX30 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the RZ10 grades versus the QX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio RZ10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax RZ10 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax RZ10 features outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has proportions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Pentax RZ10 vs Sony QX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the RZ10 and the QX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the RZ10 and QX30 is 92 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the RZ10 and QX30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony QX30 to deliver more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged RZ10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.