Pentax RZ10 vs Sony W560
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Pentax RZ10 vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
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Below is a extended overview of the Pentax RZ10 vs Sony W560, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe RZ10 was introduced 7 months later than the W560 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the RZ10 grades versus the W560 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio RZ10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are available at Pentax RZ10 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Sony W560
| RZ10 | W560 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 | January 2011 | More recent by 7 months | |
| Manually focus | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Pentax RZ10
| W560 | RZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Sony W560
| RZ10 | W560 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
| Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Pentax RZ10 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Pentax RZ10 features physical measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the RZ10 and the W560.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the RZ10 and W560 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Pentax RZ10 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ10 and W560.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images but you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher RZ10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Pentax RZ10 vs Sony W560 Specifications
| Pentax Optio RZ10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Optio RZ10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.80 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 178 grams (0.39 lbs) | 110 grams (0.24 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 178 photos | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $200 | $139 |