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Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(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
Pentax RZ10
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Pentax RZ10

 Fujifilm T550 RZ10 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Fujifilm T550

 RZ10 Fujifilm T550 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Pentax RZ10

 Fujifilm T550 RZ10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

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

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography features
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography features
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography features
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (178 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than others (136g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
66
environment sealing
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (178 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
47
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (178 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging highlights
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging highlights
35
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others (136 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Pentax RZ10
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Pentax Optio RZ10
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