FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax RZ10

Below, we are reviewing the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Pentax RZ10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and RZ10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was released 12 months earlier than the RZ10 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the F300EXR scores against the RZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Pentax Optio RZ10. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR features external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the F300EXR and the RZ10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and RZ10 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and RZ10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax RZ10 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.