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Pentax RZ10 vs Sony S2000

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony S2000 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
  • Announced July 2011
Sony S2000
(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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Pentax RZ10 vs Sony S2000 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Sony S2000

 RZ10 S2000 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Pentax RZ10

 S2000 RZ10 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Sony S2000

 RZ10 S2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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.

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the RZ10 and S2000 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography features
Sony S2000 Portrait photography features
35
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Street photography highlights
Sony S2000 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RZ10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (178 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Travel photography information
Sony S2000 Travel photography information
66
environment proofing
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery (178 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography information
Sony S2000 Landscape photography information
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (178 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
27
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Vlogging features
Sony S2000 Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Pentax RZ10 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ10 and Sony S2000
 Pentax Optio RZ10Sony 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
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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