Pentax RZ18 vs Sony WX50

Let's take a deeper look at the Pentax RZ18 and Sony WX50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The RZ18 was announced 4 months before the WX50 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the RZ18 matches up vs the WX50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio RZ18 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are available at Pentax RZ18 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax RZ18 provides external measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Pentax RZ18 and Sony WX50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the RZ18 versus the WX50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the RZ18 and WX50 is 92 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ18 and WX50.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images but you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.