Pentax RZ18 vs Sony W560

Below is a complete review of the Pentax RZ18 vs Sony W560, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The RZ18 was revealed 9 months later than the W560 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the RZ18 matches up versus the W560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio RZ18 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are available at Pentax RZ18 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax RZ18 has outside dimensions 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 W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Pentax RZ18 vs Sony W560 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the RZ18 vs the W560.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RZ18 and W560 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RZ18 and W560.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax RZ18 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent RZ18 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.