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FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2990
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 S2950 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the FujiFilm S2950 and Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2950 was introduced 8 months earlier than the RZ18 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S2950 grades vs the RZ18 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Pentax RZ18

 S2950 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the FujiFilm S2950

 RZ18 S2950 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2011Fresher by 8 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Pentax RZ18

 S2950 RZ18 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 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).

Compare the FujiFilm S2950 and Pentax RZ18 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S2950 and the RZ18.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and RZ18 is 76 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and RZ18.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax RZ18 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older S2950 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography advice
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Street photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than average (178 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2950
Sports photography with Pentax RZ18
47
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
Travel photography with Pentax RZ18
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than average (178g)
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography features
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography features
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging factors
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging factors
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (178 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Pentax RZ18
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Pentax Optio RZ18
Also referred to as FinePix S2990 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 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 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
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 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 300 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 4 x AA 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
Price at launch $330 $210