Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax RZ10

Below is a complete review of the Fujifilm XF1 versus Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and RZ10 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was brought out 15 months later than the RZ10 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades vs the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XF1 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XF1 comes with physical measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 versus the RZ10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and RZ10 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF1 and RZ10.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax RZ10 will provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XF1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.