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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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-ZR300 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax RZ10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 11 months after the RZ10 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR300 scores against the RZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Pentax RZ10

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 RZ10 
ReleasedMay 2012July 2011Newer by 11 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Casio EX-ZR300

          

          

            
 RZ10 EX-ZR300 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Pentax RZ10

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 RZ10 
Manual focus  Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither includes Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 features external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax RZ10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the RZ10.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and RZ10 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and RZ10.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to render more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR300 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

            Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography details
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography details
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 manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
35
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography details
Pentax RZ10 Street photography details
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax RZ10 as a Sports photography camera
55
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 great battery pack (500 per charge)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proof
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (178 shots)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
71
 great battery pack (500 CIPA)
 lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
66
 environment proof
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 long reach (280mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 terrible battery pack (178 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography factors
52
 manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 great battery pack (500 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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 has manual focus
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 environment proof
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 terrible battery pack (178 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging features
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging features
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 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (205g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone jack
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 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Pentax RZ10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Pentax Optio RZ10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-22 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
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 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color 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 speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
Auto exposure 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 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 205g (0.45 lb) 178g (0.39 lb)
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 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 500 images 178 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $329 $200