Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax RZ18

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm SL1000 and Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was revealed 17 months after the RZ18 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm SL1000 matches up versus the RZ18 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL1000 comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") and a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 against the RZ18.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and RZ18 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL1000 and RZ18.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm SL1000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.