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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released August 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
  • Released September 2011
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was announced 24 months later than the RZ18 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR800 scores vs the RZ18 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Pentax RZ18

          

          

            
 EX-ZR800 RZ18 
ReleasedAugust 2013September 2011More recent by 24 months
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Casio EX-ZR800

          

          

            
 RZ18 EX-ZR800 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Pentax RZ18

          

          

            
 EX-ZR800 RZ18 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 provides outer measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax RZ18 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the RZ18.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and RZ18 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and RZ18.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images but you have to take the release date  of the cameras into account. The younger EX-ZR800 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

            Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ18
44
 focusing manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect autofocus
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
36
 focusing manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Street photography advice
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others in class (222g)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 lighter than competition (178 grams)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography features
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography features
51
 excellent zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 great battery life (470 per charge)
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
47
 incredible zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography information
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography information
74
 great battery life (470 per charge)
 lighter than others in class (222 grams)
 MP count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 long reach (450mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
 lighter than competition (178 grams)
 weather proof
 MP count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 long zoom (450mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography information
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography information
55
 focusing manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 great battery life (470 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
49
 focusing manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 weather proof
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR800 as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax RZ18 as a Vlogging camera
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 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others in class (222 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no microphone port
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 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (178 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Pentax RZ18
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Pentax Optio RZ18
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-08-07 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 4cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD 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 speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
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 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 life 470 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $429 $210