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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced July 2009
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
  • Introduced September 2011
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm Z37 and Pentax RZ18, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was released 3 years before the RZ18 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades vs the RZ18 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm Z37 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Fujifilm Z37

 RZ18 Fujifilm Z37 
IntroducedSeptember 2011July 2009More modern by 26 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm Z37 RZ18 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 provides physical dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Z37 and Pentax RZ18 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 vs the RZ18.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and RZ18 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and RZ18.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax RZ18 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography features
Pentax RZ18 Street photography features
54
lighter than average in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (178 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography information
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography information
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than average in class (125g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than average in class (178g)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging features
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging features
25
lighter than average in class (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (178 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Pentax RZ18
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Pentax Optio RZ18
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2011-09-12
Body design 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 8cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 178 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $130 $210