Pentax K-r vs Pentax RZ10
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Pentax K-r vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Announced March 2011
(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
- Announced July 2011
Pentax K-r vs Pentax RZ10 Overview
Following is a detailed comparison of the Pentax K-r and Pentax RZ10, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Pentax. The image resolution of the K-r (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the K-r (APS-C) and RZ10 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe K-r was manufactured 4 months prior to the RZ10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the K-r matches up versus the RZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax K-r vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-r and Pentax Optio RZ10. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-r Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Pentax RZ10
K-r | RZ10 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Pentax K-r
RZ10 | K-r |
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Common features in the Pentax K-r and Pentax RZ10
K-r | RZ10 | |||
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Announced | March 2011 | July 2011 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Pentax K-r vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax K-r offers external dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Pentax K-r and Pentax RZ10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-r vs the RZ10.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-r and RZ10 is 67 and 92 respectively.
Pentax K-r vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-r and RZ10.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-r because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax RZ10 will produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively.
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Pentax K-r vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Pentax K-r | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K-r | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-03-11 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Prime II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 598g (1.32 lb) | 178g (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 755 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 shots | 178 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI109,4 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $1,100 | $200 |