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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung HZ10W 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 HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Also Known as WB500
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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the RZ10 (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The RZ10 was brought out 2 years later than the HZ10W and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the RZ10 grades vs the HZ10W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Samsung HZ10W

 RZ10 HZ10W 
ReleasedJuly 2011May 2009More recent by 27 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Pentax RZ10

 HZ10W RZ10 

Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Samsung HZ10W

 RZ10 HZ10W 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax RZ10 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung HZ10W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the RZ10 against the HZ10W.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the RZ10 and HZ10W is 92 and 90 respectively.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ10 and HZ10W.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax RZ10 to result in more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The newer RZ10 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography features
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
31
focusing manually
includes face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Street photography details
Samsung HZ10W Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (178 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography details
66
environment proofing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery power (178 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
54
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (249g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography info
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (178 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
35
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging features
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ10 and Samsung HZ10W
 Pentax Optio RZ10Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio RZ10 Samsung HZ10W
Also called - WB500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178g (0.39 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $200 $300