Pentax Optio RZ10

129 reviews

Apr, 2024

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usability (20)
portability (17)
performance (14)
price (12)
zoom (11)

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image quality (9)
shutter (3)
viewfinder (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 129 reviews of Pentax Optio RZ10. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People are impressed by the zoom and price. The portability and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas the shutter and viewfinder get critical comments. Opinions about the reliability and sensor are mixed.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Pentax Optio RZ10 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Pentax Optio RZ10

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 user reviews of Pentax Optio RZ10 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the battery and design are generally positive. The zoom and portability also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the performance and size, while there are mixed comments on the screen and image quality.

usability, portability, zoom, design, battery

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70% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Pentax Optio RZ10

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Pentax Optio RZ10 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca. People really like the usability. The price also gets good comments, whereas there are some critical views about the battery and image quality.

zoom, price, usability

image quality, battery

50% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Molly McHugh (digitaltrends.com)

Pentax Optio RZ10 Review

The Pentax Optio RZ10 experiments with an interesting design and offers a dead-simple interface, but can't recover from poor image quality.

The Optio RZ10 is not a camera for dedicated photographers looking for a point-and-shoot. It’s adequate, but not outstanding. Instead, first-time or younger shooters will appreciate its good looks and host of in-camera pre-sets, and things like the...

Oct, 2011

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Expert review by : Phil Ryan (cnet.com)

Pentax Optio Z10 (Black) review

While most camera companies were designing cameras with sliding lens covers to mimic Sony's T-series cameras, Pentax didn't jump on that bandwagon. But, now that sliding covers have become a regular part of the digital camera design aesthetic, Pentax...

The Pentax has a 7x optical zoom lens; cute sliding lens cover design.

Slow between shots; no optical or sensor-shift image stabilization.

Pentax's Optio Z10 isn't quite as nice as the company's Optio S10, but its attractive price helps make up for its quirks and modest feature set.

Dec, 2007

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Expert review by : Josh Fate (steves-digicams.com)

Pentax Optio RZ10 Review

The Pentax Optio RZ10 is an affordable and compact 14-Megapixel digicam. It is versatile and easy to use thanks to its 10x optical zoom and Smart Auto shooting mode. Its a decent option for an introductory digital camera. Read more in our Full Conclusion.

Compact, Lightweight body ; Easy to use ; Versatile 10x optical zoom ; Four colors: Black. Lime, Violet, White ; Good battery life

Noise throughout images at all ISO settings ; Sub-par performance for $200+ camera ; Poor HD video quality ; No HDMI port

Jan, 2011

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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Pentax Optio RZ10 Review

The Pentax Optio RZ10 is a new travel-zoom compact digital camera sporting a wide-angle 10x zoom lens. Offering a versatile focal range of 28-280mm, the Pentax RZ10 also features a 14 megapixel sensor, Dual Shake Reduction system, 2.7 inch LCD screen,...

The Optio RZ10 offers the same value for money as other recent Pentax compacts, combining the main attraction of a 10x zoom lens with a small and easy-to-use design. Sadly the below-par image quality and no-frills approach make the RZ10 hard to...

Nov, 2010

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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Pentax Optio RZ10

Pentax puts a long zoom lens on a budget compact.

Sep, 2011

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Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Pentax Optio RZ10

A 10x zoom compact, the Pentax RZ10 is impressively priced for the feature set. The Pentax RZ10 review follows...

May, 2011

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Expert review by : Hayley Paterek (digicambuyer.co.uk)

Pentax Optio RZ10

The Pentax Optio RZ10: An affordably priced and colourful compact

The Pentax Optio RZ10 is a great compact-sized camera that won't disappoint in terms of image quality or price, though its in-your-face design is an acquired taste

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by (itreviews.co.uk)

Pentax - Optio RZ10

The compact digital camera market is a crowded place these days, with the main manufacturers churning out at least a dozen new models a year. So while consumers might applaud the wide choice available, sometimes you ...

Although it has an unassuming, toy-like appearance, the Pentax Optio RZ10 is an extremely affordable 10x zoom compact digital camera with HD video and a host of shooting modes and filters.

Feb, 2011

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Pentax Optio RZ10 Review

Daniel Bell reviews the Pentax Optio RZ10 with a 10x optical zoom lens and 14Mp sensor.

Digital filters; Low noise between ISO80 and ISO800; 10x optical zoom lens

Poor focusing on moving subjects

Jan, 2011

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Expert review by : Chris_Johnys (gadgetspeak.com)

PENTAX Optio RZ10 Compact Camera

The PENTAX Optio RZ10 is the perfect Christmas gift for those wanting a new compact camera. It is a solid little chunk of technology featuring a new-design sensor which reproduces stunningly true-to-life colour and detail.

The 'Burst' mode allows the taking of up to 40 images at a rate of 9.1 pics per second - superb for those times when you need to capture a special moment of action. The automatic face recognition is fun to play with too. You can set it up to...

Nov, 2010

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