Canon A3500 IS vs Pentax RZ18

The following is a extended review of the Canon A3500 IS vs Pentax RZ18, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was revealed 17 months after the RZ18 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A3500 IS scores versus the RZ18 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS & Pentax Optio RZ18. The full galleries are available at Canon A3500 IS Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has dimensions 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 ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A3500 IS compared to the RZ18.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and RZ18 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and RZ18.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of files although you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer A3500 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.