FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax RZ18
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FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix T300 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm T300 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Pentax RZ18
T300 | RZ18 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the FujiFilm T300
RZ18 | T300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Pentax RZ18
T300 | RZ18 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | September 2011 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix T300 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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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 |