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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Pentax RZ10
(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
  • Introduced July 2011
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Announced December 2012
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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively well matched but the RZ10 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RZ10 was launched 17 months earlier than the EX2F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the RZ10 matches up vs the EX2F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Samsung EX2F

 RZ10 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Pentax RZ10

 EX2F RZ10 
AnnouncedDecember 2012July 2011More modern by 17 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Samsung EX2F

 RZ10 EX2F 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax RZ10 features outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung EX2F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the RZ10 versus the EX2F.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RZ10 and EX2F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the RZ10 and EX2F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RZ10 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax RZ10 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged RZ10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
has manual focus
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Street photography features
Samsung EX2F Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (178 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
66
environment proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery life (178 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (294g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography details
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography details
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (178 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
53
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Vlogging features
Samsung EX2F Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
71
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (294 grams)
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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ10 and Samsung EX2F
 Pentax Optio RZ10Samsung EX2F
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio RZ10 Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 178 gr (0.39 lb) 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery life 178 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $478