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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
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
  • Launched July 2011
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax RZ10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and RZ10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was brought out about the same time to the RZ10 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up vs the RZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Pentax RZ10

 Fujifilm F550 EXR RZ10 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 RZ10 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Pentax RZ10

 Fujifilm F550 EXR RZ10 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the RZ10.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and RZ10 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and RZ10.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography advice
40
good MP (16MP)
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2")
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Street photography with Pentax RZ10
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2")
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography features
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography features
53
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (178 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography information
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
weather sealing
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery (178 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography details
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography details
50
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (178 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging advice
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging advice
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Pentax RZ10
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRPentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Pentax Optio RZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 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 AVI MPEG4 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 158 not tested
Other
Battery life - 178 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $450 $200