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Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Older Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP50
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
  • Launched September 2011
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax RZ18, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was manufactured at a similar time to the RZ18 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up vs the RZ18 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm XP30 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Fujifilm XP30

 RZ18 Fujifilm XP30 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm XP30 RZ18 
LaunchedAugust 2011September 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP30 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax RZ18 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 compared to the RZ18.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and RZ18 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and RZ18.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax RZ18 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ18
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography features
Pentax RZ18 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than others in class (178g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography features
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
46
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography information
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography information
65
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than others in class (178 grams)
weather proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography info
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography info
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging information
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging information
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
30
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (178 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Pentax RZ18
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Pentax Optio RZ18
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-16 2011-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 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 200 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $240 $210