Pentax RZ18 vs Sony S950

Here, we will be looking at the Pentax RZ18 vs Sony S950, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the RZ18 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The RZ18 was introduced 2 years after the S950 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the RZ18 grades versus the S950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio RZ18 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are available at Pentax RZ18 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax RZ18 comes with 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) while the Sony S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the RZ18 and the S950.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the RZ18 and S950 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the RZ18 and S950.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax RZ18 to result in more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher RZ18 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.