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Fujifilm S9400W vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Revealed September 2011
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm S9400W versus Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was revealed 2 years later than the RZ18 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up versus the RZ18 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Pentax RZ18

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S9400W RZ18 
RevealedJanuary 2014September 2011More recent by 29 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Fujifilm S9400W

		

		

			
 RZ18 Fujifilm S9400W 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Pentax RZ18

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S9400W RZ18 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S9400W vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9400W offers physical dimensions 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 dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm S9400W versus Pentax RZ18 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W compared to the RZ18.
Fujifilm S9400W vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9400W and RZ18 is 61 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm S9400W vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S9400W vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9400W and RZ18.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you will want to take the age  of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm S9400W provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm S9400W vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S9400W vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S9400W vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography information
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography information
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 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 focusing manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Street photography with Pentax RZ18
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 heavier than average (670 grams)
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography factors
55
 great zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (500 per charge)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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 excellent zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proof
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography advice
54
 better than average battery (500 shots)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 great reach (1200mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 heavier than average (670 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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 lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
 weather proof
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 long reach (450mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ18
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 quite wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery (500 CIPA)
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 missing Time Lapse recording
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 focusing manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 weather proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging features
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging features
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 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing external mic socket
 heavier than average (670 grams)
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 decently wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of mic jack
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Pentax RZ18
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WPentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Pentax Optio RZ18
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2011-09-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 178 grams (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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 4 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, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $330 $210