The compact camera is straightforward and does the job for a range of everyday photo shots.
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Pentax Optio RZ10 camera would suit you adequately.
For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the Optio RZ10 is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 9 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with.
Just a beginner - Whether you're just starting to develop some expertise or you only record videos from time to time, then the Pentax Optio RZ10 will satisfy your needs..
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The Optio RZ10 is very accessible which makes it suitable for this.
For those special occasions, this Pentax camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor.
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Pentax Optio RZ10 is a great companion to have.
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the Optio RZ10 is an easy recommendation for this.
Actions shots are for more engaging than people posing for a photograph at events. The Pentax Optio RZ10 comes with Auto Focus Tracking which helps ensure people in motion still look sharp in your photos.
Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from.
Taking photos while underwater is a lot of fun. You'll be able to bathe the subject of your photograph with the colours and hues only found when taking shots in an aquatic environment.
Sometimes while on sightseeing or on a tour, you can only observe things from a distance. Which is why the zoom capability on this camera comes in handy in that situation.
In scenarios where animals are darting about, the burst mode on this camera comes in handy as well as it's Tracking Focus capability. The combination of these features and the 6.17 x 4.55 mm (mm) Image Sensor on this camera, provides you with a device that suits your wildlife photography needs - whether tranquil or dramatic.
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Pentax has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. In addition, this model has the ability to select what parts of your frame you would like to focus on before you take the shot.
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way.
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Specification | Description |
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Design | |
Camera Type | Compact camera |
Product Colour | Black, White |
Camera | |
Aperture Priority AE | Yes |
Aperture Range (F-F) | 3.2 - 5.9 |
Image Formats Supported | JPEG |
Multi Burst Mode | Yes |
Photo Effects | 1 |
Scene Modes | Candlelight, Close-up (macro), Documents, Night portrait, Panorama, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Landscape (scenery) |
Scene Modes Present | Yes |
Self-timer Delay | 2 s |
White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, Tungsten |
Flash | |
Built-in Flash | Yes |
Flash Modes | Auto, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Suppressed |
Flash Range (tele) | 0.4 - 2.6 m |
Flash Range (wide) | 0.15 - 4.8 m |
Focusing | |
Auto Focus | Yes |
Auto Focus (AF) Assist Beam | Yes |
Auto Focus (AF) Lock | Yes |
Auto Focus (AF) Points | 9 |
Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection | 1 |
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes | Face tracking, Multi Point Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus |
Face Detection | Yes |
Focus | TTL |
Manual Focus | Yes |
Normal Focusing Range | 0.4 -? m |
Normal Focusing Range (tele) | 0.9 - ∞ m |
Normal Focusing Range (wide) | 0.4 - ∞ m |
Tracking Focus | 1 |
Light Exposure | |
ISO Sensitivity | 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, Auto |
ISO Sensitivity (max) | 6400 |
Light Exposure Modes | aperture priority AE, auto, manual, shutter priority AE |
Light Metering | Centre-weighted, Spot |
Shutter | |
Camera Shutter Speed | 4 - 1/2000 s |
Camera Shutter Type | electronic |
Continuous Shooting Mode | Yes |
Video | |
Camcorder Media Type | SD, SDHC |
HD Type | HD |
Maximum Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
Motion JPEG Frame Rate | 15 fps |
Supported Aspect Ratios | 4:3 |
Video Formats Supported | AVI, MJPEG |
Video Recording | Yes |
Audio | |
Audio Formats Supported | WAV |
Built-in Microphone | Yes |
Lens System | |
Combined Zoom | 14 x |
Digital Zoom | 6.7 x |
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) | 28 - 280 mm |
Focal Length Range (f-f) | 5 - 50 mm |
Lens System | Pentax |
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 280 mm |
Minimum Aperture Number | 3.2 |
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 28 mm |
Optical Zoom | 10 x |
Storage | |
Compatible Memory Cards | Eye-Fi, SD, SDHC |
Internal Memory | 82.7 |
Display | |
Built-in Display | Yes |
Display | LCD |
Display Diagonal | 2.7 |
Display Resolution (numeric) | 230000 pixels |
Video Capability | Yes |
Sensor | |
Image Sensor Size | 1/2.33 |
Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
Megapixel | 14.1 MP |
Sensor Format | Cropped |
Sensor Type | CCD |
Other Features | |
Camera Focusing Range | 0.1m? 0.5m, 0.9m, 0.01m |
Compatible Operating Systems | Windows XP SP2, Vista, 7Mac OS X 10.3.9 + |
Data Compression | JPEG |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 14000000 pixels |
Frame | Yes |
Image Editing | crop, resizing, rotating |
Ports & Interfaces | |
Interface | USB 2.0 |
USB 2.0 Type-A Ports Quantity | 1 |
Battery | |
Battery Technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
Battery Type | D?LI92 |
Packaging Content | |
Bundled Software | Arcsoft Media Impression 2.0 |
Weight & Dimensions | |
Depth | 33 mm |
Height | 61 mm |
Weight | 157 g |
Width | 97 mm |
Picture Quality | |
Maximum Image Resolution | 4288 x 3216 pixels |