Nikon L830 vs Pentax RZ18

Let's look more closely at the Nikon L830 vs Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L830 was manufactured 2 years later than the RZ18 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the L830 matches up versus the RZ18 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L830 and Pentax Optio RZ18. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L830 Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L830 offers outside measurements of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the L830 against the RZ18.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L830 and RZ18 is 71 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L830 and RZ18.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer L830 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.