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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Pentax RZ10 versus Samsung WB250F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was released 17 months before the WB250F making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the RZ10 scores versus the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Samsung WB250F

 RZ10 WB250F 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Pentax RZ10

 WB250F RZ10 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 17 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Samsung WB250F

 RZ10 WB250F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax RZ10 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Pentax RZ10 versus Samsung WB250F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the RZ10 versus the WB250F.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the RZ10 and WB250F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ10 and WB250F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files though you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older RZ10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
35
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
MP count decent (14MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Street photography factors
Samsung WB250F Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RZ10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (178 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
66
environment proofing
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery power (178 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average in class (226g)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography features
43
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
environment proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (178 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
44
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB250F Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ10 and Samsung WB250F
 Pentax Optio RZ10Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio RZ10 Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178 gr (0.39 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 106 x 62 x 22mm (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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $250