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Pentax Optio RZ10

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Pros

  • The automatic face recognition is fun to play with too
  • Portrait shots turned out better
  • and face detection worked well

Cons

  • there is no dedicated video record button
  • the camera s image quality leaves something to be desired
  • It also lacks an option for shooting in manual

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.08x4.56 mm
  • 14 Mpx
  • 4288, 3216 px
  • 5.9
  • Face tracking, Multi Point Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Pentax Optio RZ10 - Pros & Cons

Pentax Optio RZ10

Pros

  • The automatic face recognition is fun to play with too
  • Portrait shots turned out better
  • and face detection worked well
  • Colours are reproduced well by the RZ10
  • picture quality and portability
  • performance and features are better than we expected for the price

Cons

  • there is no dedicated video record button
  • the camera s image quality leaves something to be desired
  • It also lacks an option for shooting in manual
  • Anything 1600 and above will likely end up deleted
  • ugly UI and shutter noise probably
  • the lens does not extend far out of the camera and
  • Trying to capture moving subjects is difficult and more often than not images
  • Auto white-balance in fluorescent lighting
  • Auto white-balance in incandescent lighting
  • lens doesn't extend far from the camera even at its longest length
  • Does the Pentax RZ10 have Weather Sealing

Pentax Optio RZ10 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
6400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
14 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4288 x 3216 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Pentax Optio RZ10 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Effective pixels14.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution4288 x 3216 px
Other resolutions
  • 4224x2376
  • 3216x3216
  • 3073x2304
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom18.0 x
Digital zoom7.2 x
Minimum aperture3.2
Maximum aperture5.9
Focal length equiv28 - 280
Focus adjustmentManual
Contrast adjustmentyes
Autofocus
  • Face tracking
  • Multi Point Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Spot Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range15.75 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range0.39 in
Number of focus points9
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Movie
  • Program
  • Scene
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed4.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay2.0 s
Histogramyes
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range2.8
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Suppressed
External flashno
Continuous drive1.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Candlelight
  • Close-up
  • Documents
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight6.0 oz
Width4.25 in
Height2.36 in
Depth1.34 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)240
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
On/off switchyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Calendaryes
Date imprintingyes
Energy Star certifiedno
Frameyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
Image editing modesRotating
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 px
White balance presets4
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Negative film
  • Neutral
  • Sepia
  • Skin tones
  • Vivid
Image stabilizerno
Image stabilization typeSensor-shift
Supported aspect ratios4:3
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Live viewno
ViewfinderElectronic
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
HD typeHD
Supported video file formatsAVI
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playbackMovie
Motion JPEG frame rate15.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Green
  • Orange
  • Violet
  • White
Environmentally sealedyes
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Storage
Internal storage96.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • Eye-Fi
  • SD
  • SDHC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • Internal
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
WirelessEye-Fi Connected
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
AV outputyes

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Pentax Optio RZ10 Pentax - Editorial Reviews (12)

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Pentax Optio RZ10 Pentax Optio RZ10 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 05.11.2010
Pentax Optio RZ10 Review | Photography Blog
3.5

Not everyone needs a digital camera with all the latest bells and whistles. Enter stage left the new Pentax Optio RZ10, a 10x travelzoom camera with a 14 megapixel sensor, 720p HD movies and a 2.7 inch screen, all for under £175 / $200. Read our Pentax Optio RZ10 Review to find out if it has cut too many corners...

Pentax Optio RZ10 Pentax Optio RZ10 Review | Digital Trends
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Published: 05.10.2011
Pentax Optio RZ10 Review | Digital Trends

Review: The Pentax Optio RZ10 is not a camera for dedicated photographers looking for a point-and-shoot. It’s adequate, but not outstanding.

Pentax Optio RZ10 Pentax Optio RZ10: Digital Photography Review
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DPReview
Published: 20.07.2011
Pentax Optio RZ10: Digital Photography Review
3.3

Expert news, reviews and videos of the latest digital cameras, lenses, accessories, and phones. Get answers to your questions in our photography forums.

Pentax Optio RZ10 Pentax RZ10 Review
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Published: 09.09.2010
Pentax RZ10 Review

Pentax RZ10 review, find out how the RZ10 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Pentax Optio RZ10 Compact Camera Group Test: Travel Zooms
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DPReview
Published: 20.07.2011
Compact Camera Group Test: Travel Zooms
3.6

As the travel zoom marketplace has expanded, the technology has advanced, to the extent that even some of last year's crop of products look under-specified compared to current models. One of the most noticeable effects of the increased competition in this sector is the increased sophistication of the hardware, not just with regards to the angle of view covered by the lenses, but also pixel counts and the increased prevalence of 'extras' like built-in GPS.

Pentax Optio RZ10 Pentax Optio RZ10
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Published: 02.12.2010
Pentax Optio RZ10
4.0

The Pentax RZ10 combines a long-zoom 10x lens with a budget compact.

Pentax Optio RZ10 Pentax Optio RZ10 Review @ Awana Genting Highlands Jungle Treking. Macro Best!
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Published: 09.10.2011
Pentax Optio RZ10 Review @ Awana Genting Highlands Jungle Treking. Macro Best!

Tian Chad, an awards winning Malaysian lifestyle & travel blogger sharing his journey through photographs and motion pictures. More on IG @tianchad

Pentax Optio RZ10 Pentax Optio RZ10
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Published: 25.10.2010
Pentax Optio RZ10

The Pentax Optio RZ10 is an easy-to-use compact camera with a 10x zoom and a very fair price tag. Those seeking versatility on a budget will find the RZ10 a solid choice.

Pentax Optio RZ10 Pentax RZ10 Review | Camera Decision
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Published: 19.07.2011
Pentax RZ10 Review | Camera Decision
1.7

Pentax RZ10 is a 14.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 28-280 mm F3.2-5.9 lens. Read our RZ10 review to find its pros and cons.

Pentax Optio RZ10 Pentax Optio RZ10 Review | Digital Trends
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Published: 05.10.2011
Pentax Optio RZ10 Review | Digital Trends

Review: The Pentax Optio RZ10 is not a camera for dedicated photographers looking for a point-and-shoot. It’s adequate, but not outstanding.

Pentax Optio RZ10 Pentax Optio RZ10 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Pentax Optio RZ10 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 01/10/2011Quick TakeProsCompact, Lightweight bodyEasy to use Versatile 10x optical zoomFour colors: Black. Lime, Violet, WhiteGood battery life ConsNoise throughout images at all ISO settingsSub-par performance for $200+ cameraPoor HD video quality No HDMI portBottom LineThe Pentax Optio

Pentax Optio RZ10 Review : PENTAX Optio RZ10 Compact Camera
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Review : PENTAX Optio RZ10 Compact Camera

The <b>PENTAX</b> <b>Optio</b> <b>RZ10</b> is the perfect Christmas gift for those wanting a new <b>compact</b> <b>camera</b>. It is a solid little chunk of technology featuring a new-design sensor which reproduces stunningly true-to-life colour and detail.