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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Pentax RZ10
(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
  • Released July 2011
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Pentax RZ10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was revealed around the same time to the RZ10 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 scores versus the RZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Pentax RZ10

 EX-ZR100 RZ10 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 RZ10 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax RZ10

 EX-ZR100 RZ10 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2011Same age
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has proportions 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 Casio EX-ZR100 versus Pentax RZ10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the RZ10.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and RZ10 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and RZ10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax RZ10 to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography information
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography information
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Pentax RZ10
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Sports photography camera
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (178 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition (204g)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
weather proofing
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (178 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography factors
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
43
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (178 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
Vlogging with Pentax RZ10
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (204g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax RZ10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Pentax Optio RZ10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 40.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lb) 178 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 - 178 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $200