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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2012
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2011
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm F660EXR and Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and RZ18 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was announced 4 months after the RZ18 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm F660EXR scores vs the RZ18 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm F660EXR RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 RZ18 Fujifilm F660EXR 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm F660EXR RZ18 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012September 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F660EXR enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR versus the RZ18.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F660EXR and RZ18 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F660EXR and RZ18.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F660EXR has the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Portrait photography information
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography information
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW files
36
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Street photography with Pentax RZ18
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (217g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (178 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Sports photography details
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography details
52
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Travel photography with Pentax RZ18
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lighter than others in class (217 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors (178 grams)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ18
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Vlogging factors
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (217g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
30
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (178g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Pentax RZ18
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXRPentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Pentax Optio RZ18
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2011-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen 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 speed 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217 gr (0.48 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 life 300 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $230 $210