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FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1880
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 S1800 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the FujiFilm S1800 and Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S1800 was revealed 19 months before the RZ18 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S1800 grades vs the RZ18 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Pentax RZ18

 S1800 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the FujiFilm S1800

 RZ18 S1800 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011February 2010More recent by 19 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Pentax RZ18

 S1800 RZ18 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1800 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S1800 and Pentax RZ18 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S1800 against the RZ18.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and RZ18 is 78 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and RZ18.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax RZ18 to offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older S1800 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (178g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography advice
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography highlights
55
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition (178g)
weather proofing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography features
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography features
36
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging information
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging information
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
30
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (178g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Pentax RZ18
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Pentax Optio RZ18
Otherwise known as FinePix S1880 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2011-09-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 337 grams (0.74 lb) 178 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 4 x AA 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
Pricing at release $180 $210