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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB150F 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
  • Launched July 2011
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Pentax RZ10 versus Samsung WB150F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was manufactured 5 months before the WB150F which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the RZ10 matches up against the WB150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Samsung WB150F

 RZ10 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Pentax RZ10

 WB150F RZ10 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Samsung WB150F

 RZ10 WB150F 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2012Same age
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. 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) while the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Pentax RZ10 versus Samsung WB150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the RZ10 compared to the WB150F.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the RZ10 and WB150F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the RZ10 and WB150F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax RZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Street photography factors
Samsung WB150F Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (178 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Travel photography information
Samsung WB150F Travel photography information
66
weather proofing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (178 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors (188g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography information
43
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (178 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Vlogging features
Samsung WB150F Vlogging features
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ10 and Samsung WB150F
 Pentax Optio RZ10Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio RZ10 Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178 grams (0.39 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $230