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Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax WG-1 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
  • Released July 2011
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax WG-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Pentax. The image resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was announced 6 months after the WG-1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the RZ10 matches up versus the WG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Pentax WG-1

 RZ10 WG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Pentax RZ10

 WG-1 RZ10 

Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Pentax WG-1

 RZ10 WG-1 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2011Same generation
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax RZ10 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax WG-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the RZ10 versus the WG-1.

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the RZ10 and WG-1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the RZ10 and WG-1.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1
35
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax RZ10
Street photography with Pentax WG-1
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (178 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
37
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography advice
66
weather sealing
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery (178 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
environment proof
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography advice
43
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (178 per charge)
no Timelapse function
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ10 and Pentax WG-1
 Pentax Optio RZ10Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio RZ10 Pentax Optio WG-1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-07-19 2011-02-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178 gr (0.39 lbs) 157 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 178 images 260 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $350