Canon D20 vs Pentax RZ10
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Canon D20 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
- Announced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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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On this page, we are analyzing the Canon D20 versus Pentax RZ10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe D20 was announced 24 months later than the RZ10 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the D20 matches up vs the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D20 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are available at Canon D20 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Pentax RZ10
| D20 | RZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2013 |  | July 2011 | Fresher by 24 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Canon D20
| RZ10 | D20 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon D20 and Pentax RZ10
| D20 | RZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon D20 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 features exterior dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the D20 against the RZ10.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and RZ10 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Canon D20 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and RZ10.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax RZ10 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher D20 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon D20 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot D20 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon PowerShot D20 | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2013-06-18 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.2-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 228g (0.50 lb) | 178g (0.39 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") | 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 | - | 178 images |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-6L | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $299 | $200 |