Pentax E70 vs Pentax RZ10
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Pentax E70 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Announced January 2009
(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
- Introduced July 2011
Pentax E70 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Pentax E70 vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the E70 (10MP) and RZ10 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe E70 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the RZ10 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E70 matches up against the RZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax E70 vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio E70 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax E70 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Pentax RZ10
E70 | RZ10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Pentax E70
RZ10 | E70 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | January 2009 | More modern by 30 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display size | 2.7" | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 112k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax E70 and Pentax RZ10
E70 | RZ10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Pentax E70 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax E70 has outside measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax E70 vs Pentax RZ10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E70 vs the RZ10.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E70 and RZ10 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Pentax E70 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E70 and RZ10.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax RZ10 to give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E70 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Pentax E70 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax E70 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Pentax Optio E70 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax Optio E70 | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-05 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.4 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 112k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lbs) | 178 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 178 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $140 | $200 |