Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax RZ18
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
- Announced June 2010
(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

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
Below is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax RZ18, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-FH100 was manufactured 15 months before the RZ18 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-FH100 matches up versus the RZ18 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Pentax RZ18
EX-FH100 | RZ18 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Casio EX-FH100
RZ18 | EX-FH100 | |||
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Released | September 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 15 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Pentax RZ18
EX-FH100 | RZ18 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH100 features physical dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax RZ18 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FH100 and the RZ18.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and RZ18 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH100 and RZ18.
As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax RZ18 to give more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Pentax |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2011-09-12 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201g (0.44 lb) | 178g (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-90 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $299 | $210 |