Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax RZ10
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Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Launched January 2013
(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
- Revealed July 2011

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm T550 versus Pentax RZ10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm T550 was manufactured 18 months later than the RZ10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm T550 scores versus the RZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix T550 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T550 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Pentax RZ10
Fujifilm T550 | RZ10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 18 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Fujifilm T550
RZ10 | Fujifilm T550 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Pentax RZ10
Fujifilm T550 | RZ10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm T550 versus Pentax RZ10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T550 vs the RZ10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and RZ10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and RZ10.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm T550 to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm T550 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

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Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix T550 | 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 surface 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 | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
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 mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
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 | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 2.80 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 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 | H.264, 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136 grams (0.30 lbs) | 178 grams (0.39 lbs) |
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 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $160 | $200 |