• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 280.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1000.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax RZ10 advantages over Nikon P510

  • Less expensive
    $220 vs $430 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    33 mm vs 102 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    179g vs 560g
    Lighter weight
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    14 vs 5 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Nikon P510 advantages over Pentax RZ10

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,000 mm vs 280 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    921k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 14.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    7.0 fps vs 3.7 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • 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
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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  • 24-1,000mm equivalent zoom range; Built-in GPS; Articulated LCD; Very good print quality; Many movie options.

  • Focus sometimes difficult to achieve; Short shoulder strap; Battery charged in the camera; Low battery life.

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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 P510
Olympus 9000
  • $649
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $138
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P510 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 P510
Panasonic DMC-ZS5
  • $649
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon P510 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 P510
Fujifilm JZ500
  • $649
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Nikon P510 vs Fujifilm JZ500

Compared to Nikon P520

Pentax RZ10
Nikon P520
  • $177
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $427
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax RZ10 vs Nikon P520

Nikon P510
Nikon P520
  • $649
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $427
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Nikon P510 vs Nikon P520

Compared to Samsung WB1100F

Pentax RZ10
Samsung WB1100F
  • $177
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $527
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung WB1100F

Nikon P510
Samsung WB1100F
  • $649
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • HDMI out
  • $527
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB1100F

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