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Nikon L22 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon L22 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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
  • Released September 2011
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Nikon L22 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Nikon L22 versus Pentax RZ18, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L22 was launched 19 months before the RZ18 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the L22 matches up vs the RZ18 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Pentax RZ18

 L22 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Nikon L22

 RZ18 L22 
ReleasedSeptember 2011February 2010More recent by 19 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Pentax RZ18

 L22 RZ18 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon L22 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L22 comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the L22 against the RZ18.

Nikon L22 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and RZ18 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L22 and RZ18.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax RZ18 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older L22 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon L22 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L22
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ18
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Street photography highlights
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L22
Sports photography with Pentax RZ18
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L22
Travel photography with Pentax RZ18
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition in class (178g)
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography features
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography features
27
nice screen size (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging information
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
30
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon L22 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Pentax RZ18
 Nikon Coolpix L22Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Pentax Optio RZ18
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-03 2011-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 grams (0.40 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $210