• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 280.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 30.0 megapixels
  • 8.20mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax RZ10 advantages over Nikon 360

  • Rear display
    Yes vs No
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Less expensive
    $220 vs $500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.44 vs 1.19 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • More telephoto lens reach
    280 mm vs 8 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Thinner
    33 mm vs 60 mm
    Thinner
  • Longer exposure
    4 vs 1 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon 360 advantages over Pentax RZ10

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 720p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/3.2
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Newer
    8 years vs 14 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    30.0 vs 14.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    8 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/8000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus 9000

Pentax RZ10
Olympus 9000
  • $177
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $138
  • 1/2.33 inch

Compare Pentax RZ10 vs Olympus 9000

Nikon 360
Olympus 9000
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $138
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compare Nikon 360 vs Olympus 9000

Compared to Panasonic DMC-ZS5

Pentax RZ10
Panasonic DMC-ZS5
  • $177
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Pentax RZ10 vs Panasonic DMC-ZS5

Nikon 360
Panasonic DMC-ZS5
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compare Nikon 360 vs Panasonic DMC-ZS5

Compared to Fujifilm JZ500

Pentax RZ10
Fujifilm JZ500
  • $177
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Pentax RZ10 vs Fujifilm JZ500

Nikon 360
Fujifilm JZ500
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compare Nikon 360 vs Fujifilm JZ500

Compared to Pentax Q

Pentax RZ10
Pentax Q
  • $177
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $695
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • HDMI out

Compare Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax Q

Nikon 360
Pentax Q
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $695
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon 360 vs Pentax Q

Compared to Olympus TG-Tracker

Pentax RZ10
Olympus TG-Tracker
  • $177
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Pentax RZ10 vs Olympus TG-Tracker

Nikon 360
Olympus TG-Tracker
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • NFC
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compare Nikon 360 vs Olympus TG-Tracker

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