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Nikon P310 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon P310 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon P300
  • Renewed by Nikon P330
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 P310 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Nikon P310 vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P310 was released 12 months later than the RZ10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the P310 grades against the RZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Pentax RZ10

 P310 RZ10 
IntroducedJune 2012July 2011Fresher by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Nikon P310

 RZ10 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Pentax RZ10

 P310 RZ10 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon P310 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P310 enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P310 vs Pentax RZ10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the P310 against the RZ10.

Nikon P310 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and RZ10 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P310 and RZ10.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon P310 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern P310 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P310 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P310
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography advice
48
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (178 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
71
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
66
environment proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery (178 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography highlights
55
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (178 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P310
Vlogging with Pentax RZ10
36
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon P310 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Pentax RZ10
 Nikon Coolpix P310Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Pentax Optio RZ10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-06-22 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 230 photographs 178 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
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