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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
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 JZ300 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Pentax RZ18, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JZ300 was announced 19 months prior to the RZ18 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the JZ300 matches up against the RZ18 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Pentax RZ18

 JZ300 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 RZ18 JZ300 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011February 2010Newer by 19 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax RZ18

 JZ300 RZ18 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Pentax RZ18 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the JZ300 and the RZ18.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and RZ18 is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and RZ18.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax RZ18 to produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography information
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography information
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than average (178 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography advice
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
46
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography details
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography details
61
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average (178 grams)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography info
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography info
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging features
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (178g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax RZ18
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Pentax Optio RZ18
Also called FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $180 $210