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Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Released September 2011
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S8200 and Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was launched 17 months after the RZ18 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S8200 scores vs the RZ18 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm S8200 RZ18 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2011Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Fujifilm S8200

 RZ18 Fujifilm S8200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm S8200 RZ18 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8200 comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has dimensions 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 S8200 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 are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 compared to the RZ18.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and RZ18 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8200 and RZ18.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm S8200 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Street photography advice
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (670g)
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (178g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography information
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography information
49
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography information
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography information
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
lighter than competition in class (178g)
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging information
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging information
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (670g)
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Pentax RZ18
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Pentax Optio RZ18
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2011-09-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
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 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $450 $210