Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax RZ18
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump 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
- Renewed by Fujifilm F800EXR
(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

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Fujifilm F770EXR and Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and RZ18 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm F770EXR was released 4 months later than the RZ18 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm F770EXR grades versus the RZ18 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR and Pentax Optio RZ18. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Pentax RZ18
Fujifilm F770EXR | RZ18 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Fujifilm F770EXR
RZ18 | Fujifilm F770EXR | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Pentax RZ18
Fujifilm F770EXR | RZ18 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | September 2011 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F770EXR provides physical measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm F770EXR and Pentax RZ18 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR and the RZ18.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F770EXR and RZ18 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F770EXR and RZ18.
As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F770EXR includes the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field easier.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2011-09-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 234g (0.52 pounds) | 178g (0.39 pounds) |
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 All around 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 model | 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 | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $480 | $210 |