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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched January 2015
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
  • Launched July 2011
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax RZ10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was revealed 3 years after the RZ10 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SZ10 grades vs the RZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Pentax RZ10

 SZ10 RZ10 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2011More modern by 43 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic SZ10

 RZ10 SZ10 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax RZ10

 SZ10 RZ10 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ10 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has specifications 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 change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ10 compared to the RZ10.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and RZ10 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ10 and RZ10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic SZ10 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern SZ10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic SZ10
Street photography with Pentax RZ10
70
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (177g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (178 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competitors in class (177g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
weather proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery (178 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography details
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography details
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (200 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (178 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging information
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging information
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (177g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Pentax Optio RZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-01-06 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.4fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177g (0.39 lb) 178g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 200 photographs 178 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $200