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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
75
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Released January 2009
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 S2000HD vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was unveiled 3 years before the RZ18 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S2000HD scores versus the RZ18 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm S2000HD RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 RZ18 Fujifilm S2000HD 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2009Newer by 32 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm S2000HD RZ18 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S2000HD enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax RZ18 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD against the RZ18.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2000HD and RZ18 is 75 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S2000HD and RZ18.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax RZ18 to produce extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2000HD will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Portrait photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Street photography camera
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no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Sports photography features
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography features
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excellent zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Travel photography info
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography info
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has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (414mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ18
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Vlogging advice
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Pentax RZ18
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDPentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Pentax Optio RZ18
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2011-09-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-414mm (14.8x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 gr (0.94 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $280 $210