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Nikon S810c vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S810c vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched April 2014
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 S810c vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Nikon S810c and Pentax RZ10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S810c was announced 2 years later than the RZ10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S810c matches up versus the RZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Pentax RZ10

 S810c RZ10 
IntroducedApril 2014July 2011Fresher by 34 months
Display sizing3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Nikon S810c

 RZ10 S810c 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Pentax RZ10

 S810c RZ10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S810c has got outside measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S810c and the RZ10.

Nikon S810c vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S810c and RZ10 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S810c and RZ10.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S810c to result in greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern S810c provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S810c vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography highlights
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S810c
Street photography with Pentax RZ10
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than average in class (216 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography advice
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (178 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S810c
Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
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lighter than average in class (216g)
supports touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (178 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography highlights
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quite wide (25mm)
big screen (3.7")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (178 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S810c
Vlogging with Pentax RZ10
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quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (216 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon S810c vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Pentax RZ10
 Nikon Coolpix S810cPentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Pentax Optio RZ10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-04-10 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,229k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 2.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216g (0.48 lbs) 178g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 270 photos 178 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $350 $200