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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung SL102 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 SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also referred to as ES55
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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Pentax RZ10 and Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the RZ10 (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was released 2 years after the SL102 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the RZ10 scores vs the SL102 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Samsung SL102

 RZ10 SL102 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Pentax RZ10

 SL102 RZ10 

Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Samsung SL102

 RZ10 SL102 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax RZ10 features outside 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 SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the RZ10 vs the SL102.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RZ10 and SL102 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ10 and SL102.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax RZ10 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern RZ10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
24
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Street photography information
Samsung SL102 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
lighter than others (116 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (178 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Travel photography information
Samsung SL102 Travel photography information
66
environment sealing
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (178 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
lighter than others (116g)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography highlights
43
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (178 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
26
great maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Vlogging features
Samsung SL102 Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
29
great maximum aperture (f)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others (116 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ10 and Samsung SL102
 Pentax Optio RZ10Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio RZ10 Samsung SL102
Also Known as - ES55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2009-01-08
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 178 grams (0.39 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $130