Pentax RZ18 vs Sony W620

Its time to look more in depth at the Pentax RZ18 versus Sony W620, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The RZ18 was manufactured 4 months prior to the W620 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the RZ18 matches up against the W620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio RZ18 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are available at Pentax RZ18 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax RZ18 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Pentax RZ18 versus Sony W620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the RZ18 versus the W620.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RZ18 and W620 is 92 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ18 and W620.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax RZ18 to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively.