Pentax Optio RZ10 White

MPN: 16811  |  EAN: 0027075173026  |  Model: Optio RZ10

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Choosist's Ratings

Pentax Optio RZ10 White - 16811 Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Compact Cameras
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Outstanding
Intermediate Skill Level (Photo)
Just Right
Events Photography
Outstanding
Wildlife Photography
Just Right
Sports Photography
Just Right
Landscape Photography
Just Right
Underwater Photography
Just Right
Travel
Very Good
Event Videos
Just Right
Everyday Life Photography
Just Right
Home Videos
Just Right
Regular Looks
Just Right
Bluetooth Connectivity
Just Right
Shockproof
Outstanding

Kind of Camera

The compact camera is straightforward and does the job for a range of everyday photo shots. 

Photography Skillset

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.

Video skill level

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.

Video Scenarios

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.

Photo Scenarios

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.

Style

It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way.

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Technical Specifications

Pentax Optio RZ10 White - 16811 Technical Specifications
Specification Description
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