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Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X20
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
  • Launched September 2011
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Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm X10 versus Pentax RZ18, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and RZ18 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X10 was announced 11 months after the RZ18 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up versus the RZ18 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm X10 RZ18 
LaunchedJuly 2012September 2011Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Fujifilm X10

 RZ18 Fujifilm X10 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm X10 RZ18 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X10 comes with outside measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X10 versus Pentax RZ18 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus the RZ18.

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and RZ18 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and RZ18.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax RZ18 will deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography details
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography details
49
manual focus
high flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
36
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography information
Pentax RZ18 Street photography information
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (2/3")
more heavy than others (350 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than others (178g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (270 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography info
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography info
60
better than average battery life (270 shots)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (350g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than others (178 grams)
weather proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography features
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography features
55
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
does not have Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Vlogging details
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging details
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others (350g)
30
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (178 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Pentax RZ18
 Fujifilm X10Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X10 Pentax Optio RZ18
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-07-11 2011-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.00 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
Highest flash synchronize 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $600 $210