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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
93 Imaging
41 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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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
36
 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
42
 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