Canon N Facebook ready vs Pentax RZ10
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Introduced August 2013
(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

Canon N Facebook ready vs Pentax RZ10 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon N Facebook ready versus Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The N Facebook ready was unveiled 2 years later than the RZ10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the N Facebook ready scores versus the RZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready & Pentax Optio RZ10. The full galleries are provided at Canon N Facebook ready Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N Facebook ready over the Pentax RZ10
N Facebook ready | RZ10 | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 26 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Canon N Facebook ready
RZ10 | N Facebook ready | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Canon N Facebook ready and Pentax RZ10
N Facebook ready | RZ10 |
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon N Facebook ready enjoys outer dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Canon N Facebook ready versus Pentax RZ10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the N Facebook ready compared to the RZ10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the N Facebook ready and RZ10 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the N Facebook ready and RZ10.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax RZ10 to offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent N Facebook ready is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N Facebook ready vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-08-22 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.8" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G touch | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 2.80 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195 grams (0.43 lb) | 178 grams (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 | 200 shots | 178 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-9L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $299 | $200 |