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Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Introduced September 2011
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S8300 versus Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was manufactured 17 months later than the RZ18 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades versus the RZ18 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm S8300 RZ18 
IntroducedJanuary 2013September 2011Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Fujifilm S8300

 RZ18 Fujifilm S8300 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm S8300 RZ18 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8300 has got outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 vs the RZ18.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and RZ18 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8300 and RZ18.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm S8300 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8300
Street photography with Pentax RZ18
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (670g)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (178 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography information
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1008mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (670 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than competitors (178 grams)
weather proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8300
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ18
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (670 grams)
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (178g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Pentax RZ18
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Pentax Optio RZ18
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/7000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash modes - 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
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 670g (1.48 pounds) 178g (0.39 pounds)
Physical 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 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 4 x AA 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
Retail pricing $200 $210