Pentax RZ10 vs Sony RX100 II

The following is a complete analysis of the Pentax RZ10 versus Sony RX100 II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the RZ10 (14MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the RZ10 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The RZ10 was released 23 months earlier than the RX100 II making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the RZ10 grades vs the RX100 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio RZ10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are available at Pentax RZ10 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax RZ10 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Pentax RZ10 versus Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the RZ10 vs the RX100 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RZ10 and RX100 II is 92 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ10 and RX100 II.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RZ10 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 II will result in more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged RZ10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.