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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X30
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
  • Announced July 2011
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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X20 and Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and RZ10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X20 was released 22 months after the RZ10 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X20 scores against the RZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Pentax RZ10

 Fujifilm X20 RZ10 
AnnouncedApril 2013July 2011More modern by 22 months
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Fujifilm X20

 RZ10 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Pentax RZ10

 Fujifilm X20 RZ10 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 has got outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 compared to the RZ10.

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and RZ10 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and RZ10.

All in all, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax RZ10 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X20 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography info
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography info
46
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000s)
exports RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
35
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X20
Street photography with Pentax RZ10
58
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
52
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (270 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (178 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
60
great battery power (270 shots)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (353g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
66
environment proof
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery pack (178 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ10
55
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (270 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
does not have Timelapse mode
43
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
environment proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (178 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (353g)
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Pentax RZ10
 Fujifilm X20Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X20 Pentax Optio RZ10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-04-29 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 353 gr (0.78 lb) 178 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 270 photographs 178 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $500 $200