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Pentax RZ10 vs Sony W560

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Pentax RZ10
(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
Sony W560
(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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Pentax RZ10 vs Sony W560 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Sony W560

 RZ10 W560 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Pentax RZ10

 W560 RZ10 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Sony W560

 RZ10 W560 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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.

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the RZ10 and W560 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W560 Portrait photography highlights
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax RZ10 as a Street photography camera
Sony W560 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Sports photography features
Sony W560 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (178 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Travel photography factors
Sony W560 Travel photography factors
66
environment sealing
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery power (178 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax RZ10
Landscape photography with Sony W560
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (178 shots)
no Time Lapse function
42
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Vlogging details
Sony W560 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Pentax RZ10 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ10 and Sony W560
 Pentax Optio RZ10Sony 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