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Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP60
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP80
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
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax RZ18, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was introduced 2 years after the RZ18 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm XP70 matches up versus the RZ18 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm XP70 RZ18 
LaunchedJanuary 2014September 2011Newer by 29 months

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Fujifilm XP70

 RZ18 Fujifilm XP70 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm XP70 RZ18 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP70 has external measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 compared to the RZ18.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and RZ18 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP70 and RZ18.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm XP70 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography information
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography information
35
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography details
Pentax RZ18 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (178g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography information
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography information
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP70
Travel photography with Pentax RZ18
65
environment sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than average in class (178g)
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography info
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography info
40
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (210 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (178 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Pentax RZ18
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Pentax Optio RZ18
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2011-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45S D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $199 $210