Casio EX-10 vs Pentax RZ10
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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
- Launched November 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
- Introduced July 2011

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Casio EX-10 and Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and RZ10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

The EX-10 was released 2 years after the RZ10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-10 matches up against the RZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Pentax RZ10
EX-10 | RZ10 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 29 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Casio EX-10
RZ10 | EX-10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Pentax RZ10
EX-10 | RZ10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Casio EX-10 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-10 provides physical dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-10 and Pentax RZ10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-10 versus the RZ10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and RZ10 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and RZ10.
All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax RZ10 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-10 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Pentax |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-10 | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-11-14 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 250s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.90 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 (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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 384 grams (0.85 pounds) | 178 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 455 photos | 178 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-130A | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $456 | $200 |