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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Pentax RZ10 and Samsung WB350F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was brought out 3 years before the WB350F which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the RZ10 matches up vs the WB350F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Samsung WB350F

 RZ10 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Pentax RZ10

 WB350F RZ10 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2011Newer by 30 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Samsung WB350F

 RZ10 WB350F 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax RZ10 comes with outside 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 WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax RZ10 and Samsung WB350F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the RZ10 compared to the WB350F.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RZ10 and WB350F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the RZ10 and WB350F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB350F to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged RZ10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Street photography advice
Samsung WB350F Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (276g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (178 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB350F Travel photography factors
66
environment proof
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (178 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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lighter than competitors in class (276g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography highlights
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (178 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB350F Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
34
quite wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (276g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ10 and Samsung WB350F
 Pentax Optio RZ10Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio RZ10 Samsung WB350F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2014-01-07
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178 gr (0.39 lb) 276 gr (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 178 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $260