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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Released September 2010
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
  • Launched September 2011
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR10 and Pentax RZ18, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was introduced 11 months prior to the RZ18 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR10 scores vs the RZ18 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Pentax RZ18

 EX-ZR10 RZ18 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 RZ18 EX-ZR10 
LaunchedSeptember 2011September 2010Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Pentax RZ18

 EX-ZR10 RZ18 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR10 comes with outside measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by 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 use at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR10 vs the RZ18.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and RZ18 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and RZ18.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax RZ18 to result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ18
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Sports photography with Pentax RZ18
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography advice
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition in class (178g)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography advice
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR10
Vlogging with Pentax RZ18
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Pentax RZ18
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Pentax Optio RZ18
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-09-20 2011-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 lbs) 178g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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 NP-110 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $190 $210