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Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
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Fujifilm X30 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X20
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
  • Launched July 2011
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Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and RZ10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X30 was unveiled 3 years later than the RZ10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up versus the RZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Pentax RZ10

 Fujifilm X30 RZ10 
LaunchedAugust 2014July 2011Fresher by 38 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Fujifilm X30

 RZ10 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Pentax RZ10

 Fujifilm X30 RZ10 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X30 enjoys outer dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the RZ10.

Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and RZ10 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and RZ10.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax RZ10 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X30 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography factors
47
manual focus
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography details
Pentax RZ10 Street photography details
64
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (2/3")
heavier than competitors in class (423 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography information
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography information
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (178 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X30
Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
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good battery power (470 shots)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (423g)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
66
weather sealing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery power (178 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography highlights
58
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (470 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (178 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging information
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging information
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decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (423 grams)
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Pentax RZ10
 Fujifilm X30Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X30 Pentax Optio RZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-08-26 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 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
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 423 gr (0.93 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 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 470 photos 178 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $499 $200