Casio EX-100 vs Pentax RZ10
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Casio EX-100 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
- Released February 2014
(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

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-100 and Pentax RZ10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and RZ10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

The EX-100 was announced 2 years after the RZ10 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-100 grades against the RZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Pentax RZ10
EX-100 | RZ10 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 32 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) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Casio EX-100
RZ10 | EX-100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Pentax RZ10
EX-100 | RZ10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-100 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-100 enjoys outer dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-100 and Pentax RZ10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-100 against the RZ10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and RZ10 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and RZ10.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-100 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax RZ10 will give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer EX-100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-100 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Pentax |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-100 | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-02-06 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to 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 | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | Super Clear LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/20000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 30.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.10 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
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 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 389 grams (0.86 lb) | 178 grams (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 390 pictures | 178 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $572 | $200 |