Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax RZ18
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Casio EX-FH25 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
- 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 524g - 122 x 81 x 83mm
- Launched July 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
- Launched September 2011
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Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-FH25 was manufactured 14 months earlier than the RZ18 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-FH25 scores vs the RZ18 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Pentax RZ18
| EX-FH25 | RZ18 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Casio EX-FH25
| RZ18 | EX-FH25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2011 | July 2010 | More modern by 14 months | |
| Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Pentax RZ18
| EX-FH25 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
| Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH25 features exterior measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-FH25 versus the RZ18.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and RZ18 is 69 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH25 and RZ18.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax RZ18 to show greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-FH25 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Pentax |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FH25 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2011-09-12 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | 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 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 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 40.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.30 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 524g (1.16 pounds) | 178g (0.39 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 4 x AA | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $450 | $210 |