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Nikon S5200 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Released July 2011
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Nikon S5200 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon S5200 and Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was brought out 19 months later than the RZ10 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the S5200 matches up against the RZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Pentax RZ10

 S5200 RZ10 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 19 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Nikon S5200

 RZ10 S5200 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Pentax RZ10

 S5200 RZ10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5200 enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S5200 and the RZ10.

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S5200 and RZ10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5200 and RZ10.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S5200 to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S5200 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Street photography advice
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Sports photography camera
27
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (178 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 Travel photography details
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography details
68
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
66
environment sealing
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery life (178 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography details
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography details
41
fairly wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (160 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (178 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon S5200 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Pentax RZ10
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S5200 Pentax Optio RZ10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
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
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash modes - 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 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 - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146g (0.32 lb) 178g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 160 pictures 178 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 D-LI92
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $130 $200