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FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S4050
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
  • Launched September 2011
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

The following is a complete review of the FujiFilm S4000 versus Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was revealed 8 months prior to the RZ18 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S4000 matches up vs the RZ18 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Pentax RZ18

 S4000 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the FujiFilm S4000

 RZ18 S4000 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2011Newer by 8 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Pentax RZ18

 S4000 RZ18 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S4000 comes with external measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S4000 versus Pentax RZ18 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S4000 versus the RZ18.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and RZ18 is 67 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and RZ18.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax RZ18 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S4000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S4000
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ18
35
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography features
Pentax RZ18 Street photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (178 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography advice
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Travel photography camera
54
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (540g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition (178 grams)
environment sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S4000
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ18
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Vlogging camera
24
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (178 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Pentax RZ18
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Pentax Optio RZ18
Otherwise known as FinePix S4050 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor 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
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
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
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 lbs) 178g (0.39 lbs)
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 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 life 300 shots -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $279 $210