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Fujifilm X100 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
36
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix X100 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm X100 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 126 x 75 x 54mm
  • Introduced May 2011
  • New Model is Fujifilm X100S
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 X100 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm X100 vs Pentax RZ18, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) and RZ18 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X100 was introduced 3 months prior to the RZ18 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X100 grades vs the RZ18 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100 over the Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm X100 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Fujifilm X100

 RZ18 Fujifilm X100 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X100 and Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm X100 RZ18 
RevealedMay 2011September 2011Same age
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm X100 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100 features outer measurements of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X100 against the RZ18.

Fujifilm X100 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100 and RZ18 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X100 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100 and RZ18.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X100 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax RZ18 will render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively.

Fujifilm X100 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Portrait photography features
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography features
61
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
36
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Street photography camera
63
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (178g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X100
Sports photography with Pentax RZ18
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decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
no phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Travel photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography highlights
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flash built-in
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors in class (178g)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Landscape photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography advice
56
focusing manually
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Vlogging factors
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging factors
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good max aperture (f2.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (178g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm X100 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100 and Pentax RZ18
 Fujifilm FinePix X100Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix X100 Pentax Optio RZ18
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-05-16 2011-09-12
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 178g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 126 x 75 x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1001 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-95 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,800 $210