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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Introduced July 2011
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic SZ7 versus Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was unveiled 6 months after the RZ10 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the SZ7 matches up vs the RZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Pentax RZ10

 SZ7 RZ10 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic SZ7

 RZ10 SZ7 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax RZ10

 SZ7 RZ10 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ7 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic SZ7 versus Pentax RZ10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ7 compared to the RZ10.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ7 and RZ10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ7 and RZ10.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ7
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Street photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography details
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (178 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition in class (133g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
environment proof
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (178 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography advice
42
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (178 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging details
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging details
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Pentax Optio RZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 photos 178 photos
Battery format 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 One One
Retail cost $199 $200