Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax RZ18
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
- Announced January 2016
- Old Model is Fujifilm XP80
(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
- Announced September 2011

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax RZ18, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP90 was introduced 4 years later than the RZ18 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XP90 scores versus the RZ18 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XP90 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XP90 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Pentax RZ18
Fujifilm XP90 | RZ18 | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | ![]() | September 2011 | Fresher by 53 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Fujifilm XP90
RZ18 | Fujifilm XP90 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Pentax RZ18
Fujifilm XP90 | RZ18 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP90 has outer measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax RZ18 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 versus the RZ18.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP90 and RZ18 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP90 and RZ18.
To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm XP90 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Fujifilm XP90 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | Fujifilm XP90 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2016-01-15 | 2011-09-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 9cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 203g (0.45 lb) | 178g (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-45S | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $180 | $210 |