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FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix XP11
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP30
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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FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm XP10 versus Pentax RZ10, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was announced 17 months prior to the RZ10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the XP10 grades vs the RZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Pentax RZ10

 XP10 RZ10 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the FujiFilm XP10

 RZ10 XP10 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2010More modern by 17 months
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Pentax RZ10

 XP10 RZ10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm XP10 features outside measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the XP10 vs the RZ10.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XP10 and RZ10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XP10 and RZ10.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax RZ10 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged XP10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Street photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Street photography advice
59
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (135g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Sports photography camera
29
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (178 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography highlights
59
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
weather proofing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
66
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery (178 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography advice
27
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (178 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging highlights
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than others in class (135g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Pentax RZ10
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Pentax Optio RZ10
Also called FinePix XP11 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 - 178 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $175 $200