Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax RZ18

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and RZ18 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was revealed 17 months later than the RZ18 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm F900EXR scores against the RZ18 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR & Pentax Optio RZ18. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F900EXR enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax RZ18 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR against the RZ18.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F900EXR and RZ18 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F900EXR and RZ18.

As you can see, both cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR has the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The fresher Fujifilm F900EXR will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.