Pentax RZ18 vs Sony W710

Let's look much closer at the Pentax RZ18 vs Sony W710, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The RZ18 was brought out 16 months prior to the W710 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the RZ18 scores against the W710 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio RZ18 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are available at Pentax RZ18 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax RZ18 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the RZ18 vs the W710.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RZ18 and W710 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the RZ18 and W710.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged RZ18 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.