Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Pentax RZ10 and Canon SX30 IS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Pentax RZ10 has external dimensions of 97 x 61 x 33 mm (3.82 x 2.4 x 1.3″) and weighs 178 g (0.39 lb / 6.28 oz) (including batteries). Canon SX30 IS has external dimensions of 123 x 92 x 108 mm (4.84 x 3.62 x 4.25″) and weighs 601 g (1.32 lb / 21.20 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Pentax RZ10 and the Canon SX30 IS. Pentax RZ10 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 26mm narrower, 31mm shorter and 75mm thinner than Canon SX30 IS.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Pentax RZ10 is significantly lighter (423g ) than the Canon SX30 IS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the RZ10 has a big advantage over the SX30 IS which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Pentax RZ10 and Canon SX30 IS's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 2.70 inches.
On the other hand, Canon SX30 IS sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Pentax RZ10's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to SX30 IS.