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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
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
  • Introduced September 2011
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the FujiFilm JX300 and Pentax RZ18, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was announced 8 months prior to the RZ18 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the JX300 matches up versus the RZ18 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Pentax RZ18

 JX300 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the FujiFilm JX300

 RZ18 JX300 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2011More modern by 8 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Pentax RZ18

 JX300 RZ18 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX300 has got outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the JX300 against the RZ18.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and RZ18 is 95 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and RZ18.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax RZ18 to provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged JX300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography information
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography information
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with Pentax RZ18
55
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (178g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography advice
30
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
46
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography information
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography information
65
lighter than competitors (130g)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography highlights
32
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery (180 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
Vlogging with Pentax RZ18
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
30
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (178g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Pentax RZ18
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Pentax Optio RZ18
Also referred to as FinePix JX305 -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 180 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - 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
Pricing at launch $110 $210