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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(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
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 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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm F770EXR RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 RZ18 Fujifilm F770EXR 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm F770EXR RZ18 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012September 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kExact 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).

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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.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Portrait photography camera
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2")
36
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Street photography info
Pentax RZ18 Street photography info
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (234 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than average in class (178g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Sports photography information
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography information
53
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Travel photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography factors
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lighter than others in class (234g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average in class (178 grams)
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ18
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fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F770EXR
Vlogging with Pentax RZ18
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (234g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (178g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Pentax RZ18
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXRPentax Optio RZ18
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