Nikon S6000 vs Pentax RZ10
94 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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92 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Nikon S6000 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6000 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S6000 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Pentax RZ10
S6000 | RZ10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Nikon S6000
RZ10 | S6000 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 17 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Pentax RZ10
S6000 | RZ10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Contrast the Nikon S6000 versus Pentax RZ10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Nikon S6000 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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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 |