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Nikon S31 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S31 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Photography Glossary

Nikon S31 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Nikon S31 vs Pentax RZ10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and RZ10 (14MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and RZ10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The S31 was released 24 months after the RZ10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S31 grades versus the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Pentax RZ10

 S31 RZ10 
AnnouncedJune 2013July 2011Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Nikon S31

 RZ10 S31 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S31 and Pentax RZ10

 S31 RZ10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon S31 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S31 offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S31 vs the RZ10.

Nikon S31 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S31 and RZ10 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S31 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S31 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S31 and RZ10.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S31 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Pentax RZ10 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger S31 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S31 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S31 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S31 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S31 Portrait photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.9")
lack of RAW format
34
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S31 Street photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Street photography highlights
52
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.9")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S31 Sports photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography advice
24
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.9")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (178 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S31 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
59
weather proofing
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
66
weather proofing
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery (178 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S31 Landscape photography information
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography information
30
great max aperture (f)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.9")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery (178 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S31 Vlogging features
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging features
24
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon S31 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S31 and Pentax RZ10
 Nikon Coolpix S31Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S31 Pentax Optio RZ10
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.96 x 3.72mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 18.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 7.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 pictures 178 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $90 $200