Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung SL820
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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
- Alternate Name is IT100
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On this page, we will be evaluating the Pentax RZ10 versus Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe RZ10 was revealed 2 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the RZ10 grades versus the SL820 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Samsung SL820
| RZ10 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2011 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 30 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Pentax RZ10
| SL820 | RZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Samsung SL820
| RZ10 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax RZ10 provides external dimensions 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 SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the RZ10 versus the SL820.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the RZ10 and SL820 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RZ10 and SL820.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax RZ10 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern RZ10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
| Pentax Optio RZ10 | Samsung SL820 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model type | Pentax Optio RZ10 | Samsung SL820 |
| Also called | - | IT100 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2009-02-17 |
| 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| 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) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.4-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.80 m | 4.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
| External flash | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 178g (0.39 lbs) | 168g (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| 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 photos | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $200 | $280 |