Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax RZ18
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Announced January 2011
(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
- Introduced September 2011

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
The following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and RZ18 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

The Fujifilm F500 EXR was manufactured 8 months earlier than the RZ18 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up versus the RZ18 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Pentax Optio RZ18. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Pentax RZ18
Fujifilm F500 EXR | RZ18 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
RZ18 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 8 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Pentax RZ18
Fujifilm F500 EXR | RZ18 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Pentax RZ18 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the RZ18.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and RZ18 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and RZ18.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2011-09-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 pounds) | 178 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 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 ID | NP-50 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $430 | $210 |