FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax RZ18

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm XP10 versus Pentax RZ18, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was announced 19 months before the RZ18 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the XP10 scores against the RZ18 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix XP10 and Pentax Optio RZ18. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm XP10 Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm XP10 enjoys external dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm XP10 versus Pentax RZ18 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the XP10 against the RZ18.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the XP10 and RZ18 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the XP10 and RZ18.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax RZ18 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged XP10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.