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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505
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 JZ500 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the FujiFilm JZ500 and Pentax RZ18, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was introduced 15 months prior to the RZ18 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the JZ500 matches up against the RZ18 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Pentax RZ18

 JZ500 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 RZ18 JZ500 
LaunchedSeptember 2011June 2010More recent by 15 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Pentax RZ18

 JZ500 RZ18 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has specifications 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 differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the JZ500 compared to the RZ18.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and RZ18 is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and RZ18.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax RZ18 to give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography details
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography details
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography information
Pentax RZ18 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than others (178g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography highlights
67
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than others (178 grams)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography details
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography details
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (178 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Pentax RZ18
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Pentax Optio RZ18
Alternative name FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 178g (0.39 lb)
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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $230 $210