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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Launched July 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic SZ3 versus Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was launched 18 months later than the RZ10 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SZ3 scores versus the RZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Pentax RZ10

 SZ3 RZ10 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic SZ3

 RZ10 SZ3 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax RZ10

 SZ3 RZ10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ3 has got external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while 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).

See the Panasonic SZ3 versus Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ3 compared to the RZ10.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ3 and RZ10 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ3 and RZ10.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ3 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher SZ3 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography details
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography details
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Street photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Street photography advice
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (178 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography info
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography info
71
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
weather sealing
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (178 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
39
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (178 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Pentax Optio RZ10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 178g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 250 images 178 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $150 $200