• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 240.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 110.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung HZ10W advantages over Pentax RS1000

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.68 vs 1.44 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • More telephoto lens reach
    240 mm vs 110 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    16 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Pentax RS1000 advantages over Samsung HZ10W

  • Less expensive
    $150 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    20 mm vs 36 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    130g vs 219g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    14.0 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • 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
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review 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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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-TZ5

Samsung HZ10W
Panasonic DMC-TZ5
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
Pentax RS1000
Panasonic DMC-TZ5
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Panasonic DMC-TZ4

Samsung HZ10W
Panasonic DMC-TZ4
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Manual focus
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
Pentax RS1000
Panasonic DMC-TZ4
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Panasonic DMC-ZS5

Samsung HZ10W
Panasonic DMC-ZS5
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Manual focus
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
Pentax RS1000
Panasonic DMC-ZS5
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Nikon S4000

Samsung HZ10W
Nikon S4000
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
Pentax RS1000
Nikon S4000
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Internal flash
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen

Compared to Nikon S4100

Samsung HZ10W
Nikon S4100
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
Pentax RS1000
Nikon S4100
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
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