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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung TL320 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
  • Launched July 2011
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB1000
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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Pentax RZ10 versus Samsung TL320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was manufactured 2 years later than the TL320 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the RZ10 scores against the TL320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Samsung TL320

 RZ10 TL320 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2009Fresher by 30 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Pentax RZ10

 TL320 RZ10 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Samsung TL320

 RZ10 TL320 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax RZ10 enjoys 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) and the Samsung TL320 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax RZ10 versus Samsung TL320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the RZ10 and the TL320.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RZ10 and TL320 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RZ10 and TL320.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax RZ10 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer RZ10 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
Portrait photography with Samsung TL320
35
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
focusing manually
includes face detection focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Street photography info
Samsung TL320 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Sports photography information
Samsung TL320 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (178 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Travel photography info
Samsung TL320 Travel photography info
66
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery power (178 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
59
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography info
43
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (178 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RZ10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL320 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
31
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ10 and Samsung TL320
 Pentax Optio RZ10Samsung TL320
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio RZ10 Samsung TL320
Also Known as - WB1000
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-19 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 5.00 m
Flash settings 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
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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) -
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $200 $380