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Nikon S100 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S100 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2011
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 S100 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon S100 versus Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S100 was revealed 2 months after the RZ10 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S100 matches up vs the RZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Pentax RZ10

 S100 RZ10 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution820k230kCrisper display (+590k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Nikon S100

 RZ10 S100 

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Pentax RZ10

 S100 RZ10 
IntroducedAugust 2011July 2011Same age
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S100 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S100 and the RZ10.

Nikon S100 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and RZ10 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and RZ10.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S100 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon S100 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 Portrait photography features
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography features
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 Street photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography information
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (150 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (178 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
65
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (150 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
weather proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (178 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 Landscape photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography advice
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (178 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 Vlogging highlights
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging highlights
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon S100 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Pentax RZ10
 Nikon Coolpix S100Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S100 Pentax Optio RZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-24 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 820k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Organic LED monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 178 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 150 images 178 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $240 $200