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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
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 T500 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm T500 and Pentax RZ10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was brought out 18 months later than the RZ10 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up vs the RZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Pentax RZ10

 Fujifilm T500 RZ10 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Fujifilm T500

 RZ10 Fujifilm T500 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Pentax RZ10

 Fujifilm T500 RZ10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T500 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the RZ10.

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and RZ10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and RZ10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm T500 to result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm T500 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography info
Pentax RZ10 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography features
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (178 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
66
weather proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery power (178 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography features
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography features
41
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (178 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Pentax RZ10
35
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Pentax RZ10
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Pentax Optio RZ10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 136 grams (0.30 lb) 178 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $200