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Canon S95 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon S95 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Canon S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
  • Released November 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon S90
  • Replacement is Canon S100
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released September 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon S95 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon S95 versus Pentax RZ18, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and RZ18 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The S95 was released 9 months earlier than the RZ18 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the S95 scores vs the RZ18 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Pentax RZ18

 S95 RZ18 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Canon S95

 RZ18 S95 
ReleasedSeptember 2011November 2010More modern by 9 months

Common features in the Canon S95 and Pentax RZ18

 S95 RZ18 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon S95 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon S95 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S95 against the RZ18.

Canon S95 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S95 and RZ18 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Canon S95 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and RZ18.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S95 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax RZ18 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged S95 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon S95 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
36
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S95
Street photography with Pentax RZ18
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than average (178 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S95 Sports photography info
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S95 Travel photography information
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography information
64
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
71
lighter than average (178g)
environment proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S95 Landscape photography info
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography info
52
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S95 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
30
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (178 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon S95 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Pentax RZ18
 Canon PowerShot S95Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot S95 Pentax Optio RZ18
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-11-23 2011-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.50 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots - 1
Retail price $495 $210