Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax RZ18

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm X30 versus Pentax RZ18, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and RZ18 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X30 was unveiled 2 years later than the RZ18 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up versus the RZ18 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X30 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 features outside measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the RZ18.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and RZ18 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and RZ18.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax RZ18 will give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.