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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2011
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was unveiled 17 months after the RZ18 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR700 matches up against the RZ18 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Pentax RZ18

 EX-ZR700 RZ18 
RevealedJanuary 2013September 2011More modern by 17 months
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 RZ18 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax RZ18

 EX-ZR700 RZ18 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 offers outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the RZ18.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and RZ18 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and RZ18.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger EX-ZR700 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography details
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (222 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (178 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Sports photography with Pentax RZ18
50
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery (470 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography advice
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good battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than others (222 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors in class (178g)
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ18
51
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
environment sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging factors
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging factors
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (178 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax RZ18
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Pentax Optio RZ18
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2011-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 life 470 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $370 $210