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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung TL350 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as WB2000
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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Pentax RZ10 versus Samsung TL350, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the RZ10 (14MP) and TL350 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The RZ10 was introduced 18 months after the TL350 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the RZ10 scores against the TL350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Samsung TL350

 RZ10 TL350 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2010More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Pentax RZ10

 TL350 RZ10 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Samsung TL350

 RZ10 TL350 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax RZ10 comes with 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) while the Samsung TL350 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the RZ10 compared to the TL350.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RZ10 and TL350 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the RZ10 and TL350.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax RZ10 to deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent RZ10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax RZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Portrait photography camera
34
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
focusing manually
exports RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Street photography factors
Samsung TL350 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Sports photography info
Samsung TL350 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (178 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
Travel photography with Samsung TL350
66
environment proofing
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (178 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL350 Landscape photography features
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (178 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax RZ10
Vlogging with Samsung TL350
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ10 and Samsung TL350
 Pentax Optio RZ10Samsung TL350
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio RZ10 Samsung TL350
Also called as - WB2000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178 grams (0.39 pounds) 195 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $400