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Canon S120 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
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Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon S120 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon S110
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 S120 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon S120 vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the S120 (1/1.7") and RZ10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The S120 was released 2 years later than the RZ10 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S120 matches up vs the RZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Pentax RZ10

 S120 RZ10 
LaunchedNovember 2013July 2011Fresher by 29 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Canon S120

 RZ10 S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Pentax RZ10

 S120 RZ10 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon S120 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S120 vs the RZ10.

Canon S120 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and RZ10 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S120 and RZ10.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S120 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax RZ10 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer S120 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon S120 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S120
Street photography with Pentax RZ10
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (217 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 Sports photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (178 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S120
Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
67
includes focus via touch
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than average in class (217g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
weather proof
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (178 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 Landscape photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography advice
57
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
43
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (178 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 Vlogging info
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging info
35
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than average in class (217 grams)
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon S120 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Pentax RZ10
 Canon PowerShot S120Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot S120 Pentax Optio RZ10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-26 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, 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 217 gr (0.48 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 246 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 178 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $449 $200