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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was brought out 19 months prior to the Galaxy Camera making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the RZ10 matches up against the Galaxy Camera when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 RZ10 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Pentax RZ10

 Galaxy Camera RZ10 
IntroducedFebruary 2013July 2011Fresher by 19 months
Display dimensions4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 RZ10 Galaxy Camera 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax RZ10 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the RZ10 versus the Galaxy Camera.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the RZ10 and Galaxy Camera is 92 and 90 respectively.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the RZ10 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older RZ10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography factors
35
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax RZ10
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (178 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
66
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (178 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax RZ10
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (178 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
37
quite wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Pentax Optio RZ10Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio RZ10 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called - Wi-Fi
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178 gr (0.39 lbs) 300 gr (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $450