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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Announced September 2011
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax RZ18, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and RZ18 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was introduced 4 months after the RZ18 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades vs the RZ18 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR RZ18 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 RZ18 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR RZ18 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012September 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax RZ18 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus the RZ18.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and RZ18 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and RZ18.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR uses the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field simpler.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography information
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography information
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW files
36
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Street photography with Pentax RZ18
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW files
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (178 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography info
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography info
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography details
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography details
65
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competitors (178g)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
30
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (178g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Pentax RZ18
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRPentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Pentax Optio RZ18
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2011-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 2.80 m
Flash options 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157g (0.35 lbs) 178g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 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 220 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $210