Pentax RZ18 vs Sony TX1

Below, we are analyzing the Pentax RZ18 vs Sony TX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the RZ18 (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the RZ18 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor size.

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The RZ18 was announced 2 years after the TX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the RZ18 scores versus the TX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio RZ18 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax RZ18 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax RZ18 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Pentax RZ18 vs Sony TX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the RZ18 versus the TX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RZ18 and TX1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the RZ18 and TX1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RZ18 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax RZ18 will show greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher RZ18 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.