Nikon AW110 vs Pentax RZ18

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon AW110 vs Pentax RZ18, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was unveiled 23 months after the RZ18 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the AW110 scores vs the RZ18 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW110 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The full galleries are available at Nikon AW110 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon AW110 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has sizing 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the AW110 against the RZ18.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW110 and RZ18 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW110 and RZ18.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger AW110 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.