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Nikon A1000 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
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Nikon A1000 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Replaced the Nikon A900
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2011
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Nikon A1000 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon A1000 versus Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was revealed 7 years later than the RZ18 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A1000 grades against the RZ18 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Pentax RZ18

 A1000 RZ18 
IntroducedJanuary 2019September 2011Fresher by 90 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Nikon A1000

 RZ18 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Pentax RZ18

 A1000 RZ18 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon A1000 enjoys external dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has sizing 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 Nikon A1000 versus Pentax RZ18 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A1000 against the RZ18.

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and RZ18 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and RZ18.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of files although you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher A1000 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography factors
52
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
36
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A1000
Street photography with Pentax RZ18
75
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (178g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography factors
50
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A1000
Travel photography with Pentax RZ18
73
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
terrible battery (250 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competition in class (178g)
environment sealing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A1000
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ18
55
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
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focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging information
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging information
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really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have external mic jack
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (178g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Nikon A1000 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Pentax RZ18
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Pentax Optio RZ18
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-01-18 2011-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lb) 178 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $477 $210