Pentax RZ10 vs Sony W570

Let's look more closely at the Pentax RZ10 and Sony W570, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was revealed 7 months later than the W570 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the RZ10 scores versus the W570 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio RZ10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The full galleries are provided at Pentax RZ10 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax RZ10 has got outside dimensions 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 W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Pentax RZ10 and Sony W570 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the RZ10 against the W570.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the RZ10 and W570 is 92 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the RZ10 and W570.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W570 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent RZ10 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.