Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax RZ10
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Pentax RZ10
SZ3 | RZ10 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | July 2011 | Fresher by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic SZ3
RZ10 | SZ3 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax RZ10
SZ3 | RZ10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ3 and RZ10 is 96 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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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 |