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Nikon Z50 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2019
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
  • Announced July 2011
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Nikon Z50 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon Z50 and Pentax RZ10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and RZ10 (14MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and RZ10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was brought out 8 years after the RZ10 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z50 scores vs the RZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Pentax RZ10

 Z50 RZ10 
AnnouncedOctober 2019July 2011Newer by 101 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Nikon Z50

 RZ10 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Pentax RZ10

 Z50 RZ10 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 has got outer dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z50 and Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Z50 versus the RZ10.

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and RZ10 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and RZ10.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z50 will offer you greater detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent Z50 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography info
Pentax RZ10 Street photography info
73
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (397 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography factors
75
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (178 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z50
Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
77
environment proof
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (21MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than average (397 grams)
66
environment sealing
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (178 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography information
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography information
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
megapixel count decent (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (178 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Vlogging camera
71
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (397g)
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Nikon Z50 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Pentax RZ10
 Nikon Z50Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Z50 Pentax Optio RZ10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-10-10 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 209 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 gr (0.88 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots 178 shots
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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