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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm F900EXR
Pentax RZ18
(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
  • Revealed September 2011
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm F800EXR and Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and RZ18 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was unveiled 11 months later than the RZ18 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores vs the RZ18 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm F800EXR RZ18 
RevealedJuly 2012September 2011Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 RZ18 Fujifilm F800EXR 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm F800EXR RZ18 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F800EXR enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR vs the RZ18.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and RZ18 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F800EXR and RZ18.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F800EXR uses the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The newer Fujifilm F800EXR provides an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography highlights
44
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2")
36
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography info
Pentax RZ18 Street photography info
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (178 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography highlights
53
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others in class (178 grams)
weather proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Landscape photography camera
50
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (178 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Pentax RZ18
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRPentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Pentax Optio RZ18
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-07-25 2011-09-12
Body design 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
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 type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 gr (0.51 pounds) 178 gr (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 Overall rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Type of battery 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
Pricing at release $330 $210