Nikon S5300 vs Pentax RZ10
Portability
95 Imaging
40 Features
40 Overall
40
95 Imaging
40 Features
40 Overall
40
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
34
92 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
34
Nikon S5300 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Released January 2014
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
(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
- Released July 2011
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In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon S5300 versus Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S5300 was released 2 years after the RZ10 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S5300 grades versus the RZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Pentax RZ10
| S5300 | RZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2014 |  | July 2011 | Newer by 31 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Nikon S5300
| RZ10 | S5300 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Pentax RZ10
| S5300 | RZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S5300 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5300 has external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S5300 versus the RZ10.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and RZ10 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S5300 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5300 and RZ10.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S5300 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent S5300 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon S5300
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Nikon S5300 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Street photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (138g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Pentax RZ10 Sports photography information
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (178 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Nikon S5300 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
lighter than competition (138g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery (180 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (178 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Nikon S5300 Landscape photography info
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography info
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (178 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Nikon S5300 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Vlogging camera
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (138g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic support
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon S5300 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2014-01-07 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| 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 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 99 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-208mm (8.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.2-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT-LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 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 |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 138 grams (0.30 lbs) | 178 grams (0.39 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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 | 180 photos | 178 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $180 | $200 |