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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched August 2013
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
  • Released July 2011
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax RZ10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was announced 2 years later than the RZ10 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR800 scores against the RZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Pentax RZ10

 EX-ZR800 RZ10 
ReleasedAugust 2013July 2011More recent by 25 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 RZ10 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Pentax RZ10

 EX-ZR800 RZ10 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 comes with outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR800 and the RZ10.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and RZ10 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and RZ10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR800 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR800 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography info
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography info
43
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography info
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography info
50
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery power (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (178 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography information
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography information
74
good battery power (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
environment proof
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery (178 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ10
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery power (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (178 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging details
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging details
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Pentax RZ10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Pentax Optio RZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-08-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 178 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 470 pictures 178 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $429 $200