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Fujifilm S8600 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm S8600 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(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
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
  • Released September 2011
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm S8600 RZ18 
ReleasedJanuary 2014September 2011More modern by 29 months

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Fujifilm S8600

 RZ18 Fujifilm S8600 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm S8600 RZ18 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact 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).

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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.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S8600 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography factors
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8600
Street photography with Pentax RZ18
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than average in class (178g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography factors
55
excellent zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (410 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8600
Travel photography with Pentax RZ18
63
good battery power (410 per charge)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (900mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
71
lighter than average in class (178g)
environment proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Landscape photography camera
46
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery power (410 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging details
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging details
27
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
30
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (178g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Pentax RZ18
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Pentax Optio RZ18
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