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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 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
  • Announced July 2011
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was announced 6 months later than the RZ10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades vs the RZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Pentax RZ10

 Fujifilm JZ100 RZ10 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 RZ10 Fujifilm JZ100 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Pentax RZ10

 Fujifilm JZ100 RZ10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JZ100 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Pentax RZ10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 and the RZ10.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and RZ10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ100 and RZ10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography information
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography information
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography features
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography features
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (178 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
68
lighter than average (129g)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
66
weather proofing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (178 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ10
37
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (178 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging features
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging features
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Pentax RZ10
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Pentax Optio RZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 gr (0.28 lb) 178 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 - 178 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $190 $200