Pentax RZ18 vs Sony W650

Below is a thorough review of the Pentax RZ18 vs Sony W650, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The RZ18 was introduced 4 months earlier than the W650 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the RZ18 grades vs the W650 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio RZ18 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are available at Pentax RZ18 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax RZ18 offers external 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 W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Pentax RZ18 vs Sony W650 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the RZ18 against the W650.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RZ18 and W650 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RZ18 and W650.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.