Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax RZ18

Below is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm XP60 and Pentax RZ18, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP60 was brought out 22 months later than the RZ18 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XP60 scores vs the RZ18 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP60 and Pentax Optio RZ18. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP60 Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP60 enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP60 and Pentax RZ18 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 versus the RZ18.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP60 and RZ18 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP60 and RZ18.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm XP60 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.