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Nikon S6000 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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
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Nikon S6000 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon S6000 versus Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was manufactured 17 months prior to the RZ10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S6000 grades against the RZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Pentax RZ10

 S6000 RZ10 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Nikon S6000

 RZ10 S6000 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2010Fresher by 17 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Pentax RZ10

 S6000 RZ10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6000 has external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S6000 versus the RZ10.

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S6000 and RZ10 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S6000 and RZ10.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files however you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older S6000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography information
Pentax RZ10 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (178 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6000
Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
66
environment proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (178 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography factors
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (178 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Nikon S6000 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Pentax RZ10
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6000 Pentax Optio RZ10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 pounds) 178g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - 178 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $200