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Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SL300 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm SL300 and Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was manufactured 4 months later than the RZ18 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up versus the RZ18 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm SL300 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Fujifilm SL300

 RZ18 Fujifilm SL300 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm SL300 RZ18 
ReleasedJanuary 2012September 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL300 enjoys outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 against the RZ18.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and RZ18 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL300 and RZ18.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax RZ18 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL300
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ18
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good MP (14MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Street photography features
Pentax RZ18 Street photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (510g)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography factors
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good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (510g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition in class (178g)
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography factors
41
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging info
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging info
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than average (510g)
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relatively 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 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Pentax RZ18
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Pentax Optio RZ18
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 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 capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510 gr (1.12 lb) 178 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-85 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $280 $210