Clicky

Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released 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
  • Introduced September 2011
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm S9200 and Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The Fujifilm S9200 was launched 2 years later than the RZ18 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S9200 scores against the RZ18 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm S9200 RZ18 
IntroducedJanuary 2014September 2011More recent by 29 months

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Fujifilm S9200

 RZ18 Fujifilm S9200 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm S9200 RZ18 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9200 offers exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S9200 and Pentax RZ18 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 against the RZ18.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9200 and RZ18 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9200 and RZ18.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images though you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm S9200 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Portrait photography information
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography information
37
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Street photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Street photography highlights
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (670g)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (178g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Sports photography information
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography information
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (500 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
46
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S9200
Travel photography with Pentax RZ18
54
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (670g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
71
lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Landscape photography details
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography details
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery (500 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Vlogging info
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging info
26
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Pentax RZ18
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9200 Pentax Optio RZ18
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2011-09-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
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 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 500 pictures -
Battery style AA -
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, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $210