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FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix T305
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
  • Released September 2011
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FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the FujiFilm T300 versus Pentax RZ18, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The T300 was unveiled about the same time to the RZ18 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the T300 grades vs the RZ18 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Pentax RZ18

 T300 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the FujiFilm T300

 RZ18 T300 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Pentax RZ18

 T300 RZ18 
ReleasedJuly 2011September 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm T300 provides physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm T300 versus Pentax RZ18 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the T300 compared to the RZ18.

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T300 and RZ18 is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the T300 and RZ18.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Pentax RZ18 to give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography info
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography info
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography details
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography details
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography info
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography info
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Landscape photography camera
36
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging factors
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging factors
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
30
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (178g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Pentax RZ18
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Pentax Optio RZ18
Otherwise known as FinePix T305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2011-09-12
Physical type Compact 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 pounds) 178g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 180 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $210