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Canon A1300 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A1300 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon A1300 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon A1300 and Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was released 7 months later than the RZ10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A1300 grades vs the RZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Pentax RZ10

 A1300 RZ10 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2011More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Canon A1300

 RZ10 A1300 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Pentax RZ10

 A1300 RZ10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon A1300 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Canon A1300 and Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1300 and the RZ10.

Canon A1300 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and RZ10 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and RZ10.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon A1300 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern A1300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1300 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography advice
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography information
Pentax RZ10 Street photography information
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography information
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography information
33
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (178 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography info
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography info
65
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (178 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography info
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography info
33
decently wide (28mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (178 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging info
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon A1300 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Pentax RZ10
 Canon PowerShot A1300Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Pentax Optio RZ10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174g (0.38 pounds) 178g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 178 shots
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $119 $200