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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Launched July 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Pentax RZ10 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was launched 13 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the RZ10 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 4G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 RZ10 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Pentax RZ10

 Galaxy Camera 4G RZ10 
IntroducedAugust 2012July 2011Newer by 13 months
Screen sizing4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 RZ10 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax RZ10 has got 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) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Pentax RZ10 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the RZ10 compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RZ10 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 92 and 90 respectively.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the RZ10 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged RZ10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (178 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
45
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
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 4G as a Travel photography camera
66
environment proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (178 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
72
lighter than competitors (305g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography highlights
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (178 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (305g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Pentax Optio RZ10Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio RZ10 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2012-08-29
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 -
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178 grams (0.39 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
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 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 One One
Cost at release $200 $550