Pentax RZ18 vs Sony A350

Let's examine more in depth at the Pentax RZ18 vs Sony A350, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is pretty close but the RZ18 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The RZ18 was announced 3 years after the A350 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the RZ18 scores vs the A350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio RZ18 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax RZ18 Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax RZ18 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony A350 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the RZ18 vs the A350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the RZ18 and A350 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the RZ18 and A350.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RZ18 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax RZ18 will result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher RZ18 should have an advantage in sensor technology.