Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax RZ18

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax RZ18, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and RZ18 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was brought out 13 months later than the RZ18 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores against the RZ18 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XF1 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XF1 has got exterior dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 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).

Check out the Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax RZ18 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 and the RZ18.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and RZ18 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and RZ18.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax RZ18 will give more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XF1 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.