Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax RZ10

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Pentax RZ10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and RZ10 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was released 3 years earlier than the RZ10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up versus the RZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Pentax Optio RZ10. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd features outer dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the RZ10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and RZ10 is 75 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and RZ10.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax RZ10 to render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.