Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax RZ18

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm S8400W and Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was manufactured 19 months after the RZ18 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades versus the RZ18 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Pentax Optio RZ18. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W offers physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8400W and Pentax RZ18 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W against the RZ18.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and RZ18 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8400W and RZ18.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm S8400W provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.