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Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax W80

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Pentax RZ10
(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 W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched June 2009
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Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Pentax RZ10 versus Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Pentax. The resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was announced 2 years after the W80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the RZ10 matches up versus the W80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Pentax W80

 RZ10 W80 
LaunchedJuly 2011June 2009More modern by 26 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Pentax RZ10

 W80 RZ10 

Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Pentax W80

 RZ10 W80 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax RZ10 has external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the RZ10 against the W80.

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RZ10 and W80 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the RZ10 and W80.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax RZ10 to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher RZ10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
Portrait photography with Pentax W80
35
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax RZ10
Street photography with Pentax W80
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Sports photography advice
Pentax W80 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (178 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
24
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery life (178 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
64
environment proof
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax RZ10
Landscape photography with Pentax W80
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
weather proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (178 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Vlogging features
Pentax W80 Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ10 and Pentax W80
 Pentax Optio RZ10Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio RZ10 Pentax Optio W80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2009-06-25
Body design 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178g (0.39 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $250