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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AX355
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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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax RZ18, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was brought out 8 months earlier than the RZ18 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the AX350 scores versus the RZ18 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Pentax RZ18

 AX350 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the FujiFilm AX350

 RZ18 AX350 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2011More recent by 8 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax RZ18

 AX350 RZ18 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AX350 has physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the AX350 against the RZ18.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and RZ18 is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and RZ18.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older AX350 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography factors
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Street photography advice
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (178 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography factors
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography info
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography info
56
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competitors in class (178g)
weather proofing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ18
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
49
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging highlights
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
30
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (178g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax RZ18
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Pentax Optio RZ18
Also called FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 life 180 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $210