Pentax RZ10 vs Sony RX10 IV

Its time to look much closer at the Pentax RZ10 vs Sony RX10 IV, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the RZ10 (14MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the RZ10 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") have different sensor sizing.

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The RZ10 was introduced 7 years before the RX10 IV which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the RZ10 grades versus the RX10 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio RZ10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The whole galleries are available at Pentax RZ10 Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax RZ10 provides outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax RZ10 vs Sony RX10 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the RZ10 against the RX10 IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the RZ10 and RX10 IV is 92 and 52 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ10 and RX10 IV.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RZ10 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 IV will provide greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged RZ10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.