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Nikon A1000 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Previous Model is Nikon A900
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
  • Released July 2011
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Nikon A1000 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon A1000 versus Pentax RZ10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was revealed 7 years later than the RZ10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A1000 scores vs the RZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Pentax RZ10

 A1000 RZ10 
ReleasedJanuary 2019July 2011Fresher by 92 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Nikon A1000

 RZ10 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Pentax RZ10

 A1000 RZ10 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon A1000 has external measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has measurements 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 that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A1000 vs the RZ10.

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and RZ10 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1000 and RZ10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon A1000 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger A1000 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography advice
51
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A1000
Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
49
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (178 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
72
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
low battery pack (250 shots)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
weather sealing
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (178 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography details
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography details
55
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 shots)
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (178 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging factors
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging factors
72
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have external microphone support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon A1000 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Pentax RZ10
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix A1000 Pentax Optio RZ10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-01-18 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 shots 178 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $477 $200