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Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Released September 2011
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax RZ18, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was introduced 4 months later than the RZ18 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up versus the RZ18 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm JX550 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Fujifilm JX550

 RZ18 Fujifilm JX550 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm JX550 RZ18 
ReleasedJanuary 2012September 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 features outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the RZ18.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and RZ18 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and RZ18.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography info
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography info
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than others (178 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Pentax RZ18
32
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography details
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others (178g)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography features
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography features
34
fairly wide (26mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
30
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (178g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Pentax RZ18
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Pentax Optio RZ18
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $210