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Fujifilm F750EXR vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Fujifilm F750EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched 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 F750EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm F750EXR vs Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm F750EXR (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F750EXR (1/2") and RZ18 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F750EXR was brought out 4 months later than the RZ18 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm F750EXR matches up versus the RZ18 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F750EXR over the Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm F750EXR RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Fujifilm F750EXR

 RZ18 Fujifilm F750EXR 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F750EXR and Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm F750EXR RZ18 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012September 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm F750EXR provides external dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm F750EXR vs Pentax RZ18 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F750EXR compared to the RZ18.

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F750EXR and RZ18 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F750EXR and RZ18.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F750EXR offers the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult.

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR Portrait photography information
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography information
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2")
has no RAW support
36
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR Street photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
has no RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (178 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F750EXR
Sports photography with Pentax RZ18
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR Travel photography details
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competitors (234g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others in class (178g)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F750EXR
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ18
44
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR Vlogging features
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging features
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (234g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
30
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (178g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm F750EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F750EXR and Pentax RZ18
 Fujifilm FinePix F750EXRPentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR Pentax Optio RZ18
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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 dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 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
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology 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 speed 11.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB 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, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234 grams (0.52 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-50A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $445 $210