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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Pentax RZ10 and Samsung WB800F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the WB800F making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the RZ10 matches up vs the WB800F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Samsung WB800F

 RZ10 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Pentax RZ10

 WB800F RZ10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher 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 WB800F

 RZ10 WB800F 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax RZ10 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the RZ10 compared to the WB800F.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RZ10 and WB800F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RZ10 and WB800F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB800F to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older RZ10 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography details
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Sports photography information
Samsung WB800F Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (178 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
66
weather proofing
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (178 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (178 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB800F Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
35
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ10 and Samsung WB800F
 Pentax Optio RZ10Samsung WB800F
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio RZ10 Samsung WB800F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2013-01-07
Body design 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AE 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) 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 jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178 gr (0.39 pounds) 218 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $200 $300