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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally Known as FinePix F75EXR
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
  • Announced September 2011
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax RZ18, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and RZ18 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F70EXR was announced 3 years prior to the RZ18 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the F70EXR grades vs the RZ18 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Pentax RZ18

 F70EXR RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 RZ18 F70EXR 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011July 2009Newer by 26 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Pentax RZ18

 F70EXR RZ18 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F70EXR features outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the F70EXR and the RZ18.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the F70EXR and RZ18 is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the F70EXR and RZ18.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The F70EXR having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Pentax RZ18 will result in more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography info
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
36
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition (178g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography highlights
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
46
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography info
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography info
60
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
great zoom (270mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (178 grams)
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography info
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography info
31
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging highlights
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (178 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Pentax RZ18
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRPentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Pentax Optio RZ18
Also referred to as FinePix F75EXR -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2011-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3616 x 2712 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 178 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $280 $210