Pentax K-1 vs Pentax RZ10
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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Introduced February 2016
- Replacement is Pentax K-1 II
(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

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview
Below is a detailed comparison of the Pentax K-1 vs Pentax RZ10, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and RZ10 (14MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and RZ10 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

The K-1 was unveiled 4 years later than the RZ10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the K-1 matches up against the RZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Pentax RZ10
K-1 | RZ10 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 56 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Pentax K-1
RZ10 | K-1 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-1 and Pentax RZ10
K-1 | RZ10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 comes with outer measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax K-1 vs Pentax RZ10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the K-1 against the RZ10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-1 and RZ10 is 55 and 92 respectively.

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 and RZ10.
Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-1 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax K-1 will produce greater detail having an extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher K-1 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Pentax K-1 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K-1 | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2016-02-17 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 204800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 33 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.4 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1010 gr (2.23 lbs) | 178 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 96 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 3280 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 760 pictures | 178 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 2 | 1 |
Launch price | $1,499 | $200 |