Pentax RZ10 vs Sony TX100V
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Pentax RZ10 vs Sony TX100V 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
- Released July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Released January 2011

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony TX100V Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax RZ10 vs Sony TX100V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The RZ10 was announced 7 months later than the TX100V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the RZ10 scores against the TX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony TX100V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio RZ10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax RZ10 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Sony TX100V
RZ10 | TX100V | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 7 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Pentax RZ10
TX100V | RZ10 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Sony TX100V
RZ10 | TX100V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Pentax RZ10 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax RZ10 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax RZ10 vs Sony TX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the RZ10 vs the TX100V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the RZ10 and TX100V is 92 and 95 respectively.

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the RZ10 and TX100V.
As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TX100V to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern RZ10 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax RZ10 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Pentax Optio RZ10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax Optio RZ10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
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 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 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection 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 distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 178 gr (0.39 pounds) | 147 gr (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $200 | $380 |