Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax RZ18
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched February 2009
(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
- Launched September 2011
Photography Glossary Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm Z30 and Pentax RZ18, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades versus the RZ18 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Pentax RZ18
| Fujifilm Z30 | RZ18 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Fujifilm Z30
| RZ18 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2011 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 31 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Pentax RZ18
| Fujifilm Z30 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 enjoys external measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm Z30 and Pentax RZ18 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 compared to the RZ18.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and RZ18 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and RZ18.
As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax RZ18 to produce greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be behind in sensor innovation.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Pentax |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-02-17 | 2011-09-12 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 8cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 3s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.10 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 110 grams (0.24 lbs) | 178 grams (0.39 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | NP-45 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $150 | $210 |