Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax RZ10
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
- Launched January 2009
(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
- Launched July 2011

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax RZ10 Overview
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").

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.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Pentax RZ10
Fujifilm S8100fd | RZ10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Fujifilm S8100fd
RZ10 | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 30 months |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax RZ10
Fujifilm S8100fd | RZ10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Pentax RZ10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
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.

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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-15 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 405g (0.89 lbs) | 178g (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") | 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 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $200 |