Pentax RZ10 vs Sony WX500

Let's look a bit more closely at the Pentax RZ10 versus Sony WX500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the RZ10 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was released 4 years before the WX500 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the RZ10 matches up against the WX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio RZ10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are available at Pentax RZ10 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax RZ10 features external 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 WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax RZ10 versus Sony WX500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the RZ10 versus the WX500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RZ10 and WX500 is 92 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the RZ10 and WX500.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX500 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged RZ10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.