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Canon A2500 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A2500 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Announced July 2011
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Canon A2500 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon A2500 vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was launched 19 months later than the RZ10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the A2500 scores vs the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Pentax RZ10

 A2500 RZ10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 19 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Canon A2500

 RZ10 A2500 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Pentax RZ10

 A2500 RZ10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon A2500 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 features exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A2500 versus the RZ10.

Canon A2500 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and RZ10 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and RZ10.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon A2500 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern A2500 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography features
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography features
34
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2500
Street photography with Pentax RZ10
56
lighter than competition in class (135g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography advice
33
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (178 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography information
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
environment sealing
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery life (178 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2500
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ10
38
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (178 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2500
Vlogging with Pentax RZ10
30
really wide (28mm)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (135g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon A2500 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Pentax RZ10
 Canon PowerShot A2500Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Pentax Optio RZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2011-07-19
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect 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 distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 178 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $109 $200