Pentax RZ10 vs Sony S2000
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36 Features
31 Overall
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93 Imaging
32 Features
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Pentax RZ10 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2010
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Its time to take a closer look at the Pentax RZ10 versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the RZ10 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe RZ10 was manufactured 19 months later than the S2000 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the RZ10 grades against the S2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio RZ10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are available at Pentax RZ10 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Sony S2000
| RZ10 | S2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 19 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Pentax RZ10
| S2000 | RZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Sony S2000
| RZ10 | S2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Pentax RZ10 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax RZ10 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the RZ10 and the S2000.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the RZ10 and S2000 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Pentax RZ10 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ10 and S2000.
All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Pentax RZ10 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer RZ10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax RZ10 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
| Pentax Optio RZ10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Optio RZ10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.80 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 178 grams (0.39 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| 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 | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $200 | $225 |