Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax RZ18

Following is a extended review of the Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax RZ18, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and RZ18 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X20 was released 20 months after the RZ18 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up versus the RZ18 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X20 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 has physical measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 compared to the RZ18.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and RZ18 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and RZ18.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax RZ18 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X20 will have an advantage in sensor technology.