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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Released July 2011
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced September 2011
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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Pentax RZ10 versus Samsung WB750, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was introduced at a similar time to the WB750 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the RZ10 grades versus the WB750 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Samsung WB750

 RZ10 WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Pentax RZ10

 WB750 RZ10 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Samsung WB750

 RZ10 WB750 
AnnouncedJuly 2011September 2011Same generation
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax RZ10 has got physical 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) and the Samsung WB750 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the RZ10 compared to the WB750.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RZ10 and WB750 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the RZ10 and WB750.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax RZ10 to render greater detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
Portrait photography with Samsung WB750
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
focusing manually
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax RZ10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (193g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Sports photography details
Samsung WB750 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (178 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (13MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
Travel photography with Samsung WB750
66
environment proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery life (178 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors (193g)
MP count decent (13MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography features
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (178 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (13MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Vlogging features
Samsung WB750 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (193g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ10 and Samsung WB750
 Pentax Optio RZ10Samsung WB750
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio RZ10 Samsung WB750
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4096 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 gr (0.39 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $339