Pentax RZ10 vs Sony W220

Lets look more closely at the Pentax RZ10 versus Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was launched 2 years after the W220 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the RZ10 grades vs the W220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio RZ10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are available at Pentax RZ10 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax RZ10 has physical measurements 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 W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Pentax RZ10 versus Sony W220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the RZ10 versus the W220.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RZ10 and W220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ10 and W220.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax RZ10 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern RZ10 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.