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Casio EX-100 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2011
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Casio EX-100 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-100 versus Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and RZ18 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-100 was announced 2 years after the RZ18 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-100 scores vs the RZ18 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Pentax RZ18

 EX-100 RZ18 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014September 2011More modern by 30 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Casio EX-100

 RZ18 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Pentax RZ18

 EX-100 RZ18 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 provides outer measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-100 compared to the RZ18.

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and RZ18 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and RZ18.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-100 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax RZ18 will render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent EX-100 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography advice
42
you can focus manually
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
36
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography information
Pentax RZ18 Street photography information
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than average (178 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-100
Sports photography with Pentax RZ18
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/20,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (390 shots)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography info
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography info
63
better than average battery life (390 per charge)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average (178 grams)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography factors
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (390 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
49
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging features
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging features
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
30
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (178g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-100 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Pentax RZ18
 Casio Exilim EX-100Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Pentax Optio RZ18
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-06 2011-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/20000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.10 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 389 grams (0.86 lb) 178 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $572 $210