Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB210

Following is a extensive comparison of the Pentax RZ10 versus Samsung WB210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was manufactured within a month of the WB210 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the RZ10 matches up versus the WB210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio RZ10 and Samsung WB210. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax RZ10 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax RZ10 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the RZ10 compared to the WB210.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RZ10 and WB210 is 92 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RZ10 and WB210.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.