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Pentax RZ10 vs Sony T99

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony T99 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
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Released July 2010
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Pentax RZ10 vs Sony T99 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax RZ10 and Sony T99, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was launched 13 months later than the T99 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the RZ10 grades against the T99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Sony T99

 RZ10 T99 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2010Fresher by 13 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Pentax RZ10

 T99 RZ10 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Sony T99

 RZ10 T99 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax RZ10 comes with exterior 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 Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the RZ10 against the T99.

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the RZ10 and T99 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the RZ10 and T99.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher RZ10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography advice
Sony T99 Portrait photography advice
35
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax RZ10 as a Street photography camera
Sony T99 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Sports photography information
Sony T99 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (178 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
Travel photography with Sony T99
66
environment proof
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (178 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax RZ10
Landscape photography with Sony T99
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery life (178 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Vlogging information
Sony T99 Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
31
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Pentax RZ10 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ10 and Sony T99
 Pentax Optio RZ10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio RZ10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178g (0.39 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $200 $179