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Pentax RZ10 vs Sony TF1

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Launched July 2011
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released June 2013
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Pentax RZ10 vs Sony TF1 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Pentax RZ10 vs Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was manufactured 23 months before the TF1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the RZ10 scores vs the TF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Sony TF1

 RZ10 TF1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Pentax RZ10

 TF1 RZ10 
ReleasedJune 2013July 2011More recent by 23 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Sony TF1

 RZ10 TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax RZ10 has exterior 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 Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the RZ10 and the TF1.

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RZ10 and TF1 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the RZ10 and TF1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony TF1 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older RZ10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TF1 Portrait photography highlights
35
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax RZ10
Street photography with Sony TF1
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Sports photography advice
Sony TF1 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (178 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
Travel photography with Sony TF1
66
weather proof
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery power (178 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
environment sealing
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography advice
Sony TF1 Landscape photography advice
43
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (178 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RZ10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Pentax RZ10 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ10 and Sony TF1
 Pentax Optio RZ10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio RZ10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-19 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178g (0.39 lb) 152g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photographs 240 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $200 $266