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Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Old Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP50
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 XP30 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm XP30 and Pentax RZ10, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was manufactured within a month of the RZ10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades versus the RZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Pentax RZ10

 Fujifilm XP30 RZ10 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Fujifilm XP30

 RZ10 Fujifilm XP30 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Pentax RZ10

 Fujifilm XP30 RZ10 
RevealedAugust 2011July 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP30 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP30 and Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 versus the RZ10.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and RZ10 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and RZ10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images however you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography advice
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
Street photography with Pentax RZ10
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (178 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
65
environment sealing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (200 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
environment sealing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (178 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
39
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
43
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (178 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP30
Vlogging with Pentax RZ10
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Pentax RZ10
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Pentax Optio RZ10
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-16 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 178g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 178 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $240 $200