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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
46 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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-ZR100 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was revealed very close to the RZ18 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-ZR100 grades vs the RZ18 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Pentax RZ18

		

		

			
 EX-ZR100 RZ18 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Casio EX-ZR100

		

		

			
 RZ18 EX-ZR100 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax RZ18

		

		

			
 EX-ZR100 RZ18 
LaunchedJuly 2011September 2011Similar age
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax RZ18 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the RZ18.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and RZ18 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and RZ18.
As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax RZ18 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively.
	
			Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography advice
29
 focusing manually
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
36
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax RZ18 as a Street photography camera
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (204g)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
65
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 lighter than competitors in class (178g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography features
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography features
46
 great zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 high max fps (40.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking focus
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
47
 incredible zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax RZ18 as a Travel photography camera
63
 lighter than competition (204g)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
 lighter than competitors in class (178g)
 environment proof
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great reach (450mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography highlights
43
 focusing manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse mode
49
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 environment proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging advice
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging advice
33
 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (204g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of mic socket
30
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (178g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax RZ18
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Pentax Optio RZ18
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 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 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 alias 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 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 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
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 40.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 204g (0.45 pounds) 178g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $210