Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax RZ18
52 Imaging
38 Features
55 Overall
44
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
38
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
- Launched November 2011
(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
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-S1 and Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and RZ18 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm X-S1 was brought out 3 months after the RZ18 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades against the RZ18 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-S1 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Pentax RZ18
| Fujifilm X-S1 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Fujifilm X-S1
| RZ18 | Fujifilm X-S1 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Pentax RZ18
| Fujifilm X-S1 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | November 2011 |  | September 2011 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S1 has got outside measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-S1 and Pentax RZ18 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 against the RZ18.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and RZ18 is 52 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S1 and RZ18.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S1 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax RZ18 will provide more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideStreet Comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesSports Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesTravel Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneLandscape Comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsVlogging Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-S1 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Pentax |
| Model | Fujifilm X-S1 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-11-24 | 2011-09-12 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | EXR | - |
| Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 58.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-624mm (26.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.00 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 file format | H.264 | 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 920 grams (2.03 pounds) | 178 grams (0.39 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 49 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 216 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | NP-95 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $399 | $210 |