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Nikon L810 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon L810 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Refreshed by Nikon L820
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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Nikon L810 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon L810 vs Pentax RZ10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L810 was released 7 months after the RZ10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the L810 matches up against the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Pentax RZ10

 L810 RZ10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2011Newer by 7 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Nikon L810

 RZ10 L810 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Pentax RZ10

 L810 RZ10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon L810 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L810 has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the L810 against the RZ10.

Nikon L810 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L810 and RZ10 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and RZ10.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon L810 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer L810 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L810 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography details
Pentax RZ10 Street photography details
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography factors
44
amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
max fps very slow (1.2 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (178 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L810
Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
60
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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environment proof
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (178 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography details
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography details
41
reasonably wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (178 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging info
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging info
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reasonably wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon L810 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Pentax RZ10
 Nikon Coolpix L810Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Pentax Optio RZ10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.2 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 430 grams (0.95 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 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 300 images 178 images
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $280 $200