Pentax RZ18 vs Sony QX10

Here, we are evaluating the Pentax RZ18 versus Sony QX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The RZ18 was revealed 24 months prior to the QX10 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the RZ18 matches up against the QX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio RZ18 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are provided at Pentax RZ18 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax RZ18 has external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the RZ18 and the QX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the RZ18 and QX10 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RZ18 and QX10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony QX10 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged RZ18 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.