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Nikon S8000 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S8000 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched June 2010
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
  • Introduced July 2011
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Nikon S8000 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S8000 vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was announced 13 months before the RZ10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S8000 matches up vs the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Pentax RZ10

 S8000 RZ10 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Nikon S8000

 RZ10 S8000 
IntroducedJuly 2011June 2010More modern by 13 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Pentax RZ10

 S8000 RZ10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon S8000 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S8000 enjoys external dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has specifications 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 that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S8000 compared to the RZ10.

Nikon S8000 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and RZ10 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8000 and RZ10.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images but you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged S8000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S8000 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S8000
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S8000
Street photography with Pentax RZ10
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (178 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 Travel photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography advice
61
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
environment proofing
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (178 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 Landscape photography details
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography details
37
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (178 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging factors
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Nikon S8000 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Pentax RZ10
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8000 Pentax Optio RZ10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-300mm (10.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 grams (0.40 lb) 178 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $200