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Nikon P610 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P610 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon P610 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon P600
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
  • Revealed July 2011
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Nikon P610 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon P610 versus 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 P610 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P610 was brought out 3 years after the RZ10 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P610 grades against the RZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Pentax RZ10

 P610 RZ10 
RevealedFebruary 2015July 2011More modern by 44 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Nikon P610

 RZ10 P610 

Common features in the Nikon P610 and Pentax RZ10

 P610 RZ10 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon P610 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P610 enjoys physical dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the P610 against the RZ10.

Nikon P610 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P610 and RZ10 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P610 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P610 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P610 and RZ10.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon P610 to offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent P610 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P610 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Nikon P610 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P610 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P610 Portrait photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography factors
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P610 Street photography information
Pentax RZ10 Street photography information
50
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (565g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P610 Sports photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography advice
53
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (178 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P610 Travel photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography advice
62
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
more heavy than competition in class (565g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
66
weather proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (178 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P610 Landscape photography info
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography info
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (178 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P610 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Vlogging camera
59
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (565g)
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Nikon P610 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P610 and Pentax RZ10
 Nikon Coolpix P610Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix P610 Pentax Optio RZ10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-02-10 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 2.80 m
Flash modes TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 grams (1.25 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 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 330 pictures 178 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $430 $200