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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix F85EXR
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
  • Launched September 2011
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Pentax RZ18, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and RZ18 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The F80EXR was brought out 15 months prior to the RZ18 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the F80EXR matches up vs the RZ18 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Pentax RZ18

 F80EXR RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 RZ18 F80EXR 
LaunchedSeptember 2011June 2010Newer by 15 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Pentax RZ18

 F80EXR RZ18 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F80EXR comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Pentax RZ18 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the F80EXR versus the RZ18.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F80EXR and RZ18 is 92 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F80EXR and RZ18.

All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The F80EXR due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax RZ18 will give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged F80EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ18
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no RAW files
36
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Street photography camera
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (210g)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than average (178g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Sports photography with Pentax RZ18
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
46
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
great reach (270mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (210 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average (178g)
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Landscape photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography highlights
38
fairly wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Vlogging camera
27
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (210 grams)
30
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (178 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Pentax RZ18
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRPentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Pentax Optio RZ18
Also Known as FinePix F85EXR -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-16 2011-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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 data format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210g (0.46 lb) 178g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 ID NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $400 $210