FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax RZ18
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Alternate Name is FinePix S3250
(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

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S3200 was unveiled 8 months before the RZ18 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S3200 matches up against the RZ18 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Pentax RZ18
S3200 | RZ18 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the FujiFilm S3200
RZ18 | S3200 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 8 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Pentax RZ18
S3200 | RZ18 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S3200 enjoys external measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax RZ18 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S3200 vs the RZ18.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and RZ18 is 67 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S3200 and RZ18.
Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax RZ18 to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older S3200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
Other name | FinePix S3250 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2011-09-12 |
Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | 540 grams (1.19 lbs) | 178 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 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 life | 300 photos | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $190 | $210 |