Canon A2500 vs Pentax RZ18

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon A2500 and Pentax RZ18, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was launched 17 months later than the RZ18 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A2500 grades vs the RZ18 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Pentax Optio RZ18. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A2500 Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A2500 against the RZ18.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and RZ18 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and RZ18.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images though you really should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern A2500 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.