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Nikon L26 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
24
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon L26 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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
  • Introduced July 2011
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Nikon L26 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon L26 vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L26 was unveiled 7 months after the RZ10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the L26 grades vs the RZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Pentax RZ10

 L26 RZ10 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2011More modern by 7 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Nikon L26

 RZ10 L26 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Pentax RZ10

 L26 RZ10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon L26 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L26 has external dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the L26 versus the RZ10.

Nikon L26 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L26 and RZ10 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and RZ10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L26 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher L26 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L26 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography highlights
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography advice
27
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (178 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography advice
61
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
environment proof
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (178 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (200 shots)
no Timelapse recording
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (178 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L26
Vlogging with Pentax RZ10
28
quite wide (26mm)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Nikon L26 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Pentax RZ10
 Nikon Coolpix L26Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix L26 Pentax Optio RZ10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2011-07-19
Body design 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 200 photographs 178 photographs
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $70 $200