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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung MV800 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 MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Revealed September 2011
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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Pentax RZ10 and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was announced around the same time to the MV800 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the RZ10 matches up vs the MV800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Samsung MV800

 RZ10 MV800 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Pentax RZ10

 MV800 RZ10 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Samsung MV800

 RZ10 MV800 
RevealedJuly 2011September 2011Same generation
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax RZ10 enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the RZ10 and the MV800.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the RZ10 and MV800 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ10 and MV800.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung MV800 to result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography factors
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography factors
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax RZ10
Street photography with Samsung MV800
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competitors (121g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Sports photography info
Samsung MV800 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (178 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Travel photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Travel photography highlights
66
weather proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (178 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax RZ10
Landscape photography with Samsung MV800
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (178 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Vlogging details
Samsung MV800 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
34
really wide (26mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ10 and Samsung MV800
 Pentax Optio RZ10Samsung MV800
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio RZ10 Samsung MV800
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2011-09-01
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178g (0.39 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Micro SD
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $499