Pentax RZ10 vs Sony WX70

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax RZ10 and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was launched 6 months prior to the WX70 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the RZ10 matches up against the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio RZ10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax RZ10 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax RZ10 has got external measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax RZ10 and Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the RZ10 vs the WX70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RZ10 and WX70 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ10 and WX70.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony WX70 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.