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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Announced June 2009
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
  • Announced September 2011
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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Casio EX-H10 and Pentax RZ18, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the EX-H10 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was launched 3 years before the RZ18 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-H10 scores versus the RZ18 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Pentax RZ18

 EX-H10 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Casio EX-H10

 RZ18 EX-H10 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011June 2009Newer by 27 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Pentax RZ18

 EX-H10 RZ18 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H10 enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has proportions 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 that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-H10 versus the RZ18.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H10 and RZ18 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H10 and RZ18.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax RZ18 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-H10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H10
Street photography with Pentax RZ18
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (178 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Sports photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
46
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Travel photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography highlights
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competition (178 grams)
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography highlights
41
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Vlogging factors
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
30
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (178g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Pentax RZ18
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-H10 Pentax Optio RZ18
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-06-11 2011-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 178g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 model NP-90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $210