Fujifilm S8600 vs Pentax RZ18
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
- Launched January 2014
(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
- Released September 2011

Fujifilm S8600 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm S8600 and Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8600 was launched 2 years after the RZ18 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S8600 scores vs the RZ18 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Pentax RZ18
Fujifilm S8600 | RZ18 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | September 2011 | More modern by 29 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Fujifilm S8600
RZ18 | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Pentax RZ18
Fujifilm S8600 | RZ18 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Fujifilm S8600 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8600 has got exterior measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 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).
See the Fujifilm S8600 and Pentax RZ18 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 versus the RZ18.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and RZ18 is 76 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8600 and RZ18.
As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images though you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm S8600 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8600 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2011-09-12 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-900mm (36.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 450g (0.99 lb) | 178g (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 410 photographs | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 3 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $200 | $210 |