Pentax K-30 vs Pentax RZ10
63 Imaging
57 Features
66 Overall
60
92 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
34
Pentax K-30 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Introduced October 2012
- Updated by Pentax K-50
(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
- Released July 2011
Pentax K-30 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Pentax K-30 vs Pentax RZ10, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Pentax. The image resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the K-30 (APS-C) and RZ10 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe K-30 was unveiled 16 months later than the RZ10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the K-30 grades against the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax K-30 vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-30 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-30 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Pentax RZ10
K-30 | RZ10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | October 2012 | July 2011 | Fresher by 16 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Pentax K-30
RZ10 | K-30 |
---|
Common features in the Pentax K-30 and Pentax RZ10
K-30 | RZ10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Pentax K-30 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-30 features outside dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Pentax K-30 vs Pentax RZ10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the K-30 compared to the RZ10.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-30 and RZ10 is 63 and 92 respectively.
Pentax K-30 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K-30 and RZ10.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-30 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Pentax K-30 will produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer K-30 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Pentax K-30 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Pentax K-30 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Pentax K-30 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K-30 | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-10-29 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Prime M | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 650g (1.43 lb) | 178g (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1129 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photographs | 178 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI109,4 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $525 | $200 |