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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F305EXR
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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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and RZ18 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The F300EXR was released 13 months earlier than the RZ18 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the F300EXR scores versus the RZ18 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Pentax RZ18

 F300EXR RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 RZ18 F300EXR 
LaunchedSeptember 2011July 2010More modern by 13 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Pentax RZ18

 F300EXR RZ18 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR has got outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the F300EXR and the RZ18.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and RZ18 is 91 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and RZ18.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Pentax RZ18 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW support
36
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition (178g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Sports photography with Pentax RZ18
34
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Travel photography with Pentax RZ18
63
lighter than competition (215 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (178 grams)
weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography information
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography information
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
Vlogging with Pentax RZ18
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
30
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (178g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Pentax RZ18
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRPentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Pentax Optio RZ18
Also Known as FinePix F305EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-21 2011-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 178 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 model NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $280 $210