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FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(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
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 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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Pentax RZ18

 S3200 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the FujiFilm S3200

 RZ18 S3200 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2011More recent by 8 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Pentax RZ18

 S3200 RZ18 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

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

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography advice
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography features
Pentax RZ18 Street photography features
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (178g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography information
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography information
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long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Travel photography camera
54
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than average in class (178g)
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography details
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography details
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging highlights
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging highlights
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
30
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (178g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Pentax RZ18
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Pentax Optio RZ18
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