Canon D20 vs Pentax RZ18

Its time to look more closely at the Canon D20 and Pentax RZ18, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D20 was announced 22 months later than the RZ18 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the D20 scores versus the RZ18 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D20 and Pentax Optio RZ18. The whole galleries are available at Canon D20 Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon D20 offers outside measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Canon D20 and Pentax RZ18 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the D20 versus the RZ18.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and RZ18 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and RZ18.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax RZ18 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher D20 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.