Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax RZ18
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Announced January 2013
(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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Following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Fujifilm S8500 was brought out 17 months after the RZ18 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores vs the RZ18 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Pentax RZ18
| Fujifilm S8500 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | September 2011 | More modern by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Fujifilm S8500
| RZ18 | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Pentax RZ18
| Fujifilm S8500 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8500 offers outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 compared to the RZ18.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and RZ18 is 61 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and RZ18.
As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files however you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm S8500 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Pentax |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2011-09-12 |
| Physical type | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| 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 | 24-1104mm (46.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 0cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/7000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 2.80 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| 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 shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $500 | $210 |