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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Launched September 2011
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Fujifilm JX500 and Pentax RZ18, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was announced 4 months later than the RZ18 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores versus the RZ18 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Pentax RZ18

          

          

            
 Fujifilm JX500 RZ18 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Fujifilm JX500

          

          

            
 RZ18 Fujifilm JX500 
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Pentax RZ18

          

          

            
 Fujifilm JX500 RZ18 
LaunchedJanuary 2012September 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither features Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm JX500 and Pentax RZ18 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the RZ18.
Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and RZ18 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and RZ18.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax RZ18 to provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively.

            Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography highlights
28
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
36
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm JX500
Street photography with Pentax RZ18
55
 lighter than average (113g)
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 lighter than competition (178g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
Sports photography with Pentax RZ18
31
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
 low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
47
 great zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography features
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography features
68
 lighter than average (113g)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
 lighter than competition (178g)
 weather proofing
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 great zoom (450mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography information
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography information
33
 rather wide (26mm)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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 manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 weather proofing
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm JX500
Vlogging with Pentax RZ18
28
 rather wide (26mm)
 lighter than average (113g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have mic jack
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 decently wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (178g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Pentax RZ18
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Pentax Optio RZ18
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2011-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.50 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 113g (0.25 pounds) 178g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $90 $210