Nikon S30 vs Pentax RZ10

Here is a complete overview of the Nikon S30 versus Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and RZ10 (14MP) and the S30 (1/3") and RZ10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The S30 was revealed 7 months later than the RZ10 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the S30 scores vs the RZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S30 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The full galleries are available at Nikon S30 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S30 comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S30 vs the RZ10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S30 and RZ10 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S30 and RZ10.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S30 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax RZ10 will give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern S30 should have a benefit in sensor tech.