Canon N100 vs Pentax RZ18

Lets look more in depth at the Canon N100 versus Pentax RZ18, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and RZ18 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The N100 was released 2 years later than the RZ18 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the N100 scores against the RZ18 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N100 and Pentax Optio RZ18. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon N100 Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon N100 has got external measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 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).

Examine the Canon N100 versus Pentax RZ18 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the N100 vs the RZ18.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and RZ18 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and RZ18.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The N100 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax RZ18 will render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher N100 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.