Nikon P530 vs Pentax RZ18

Let's look more closely at the Nikon P530 vs Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P530 was brought out 2 years later than the RZ18 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the P530 matches up against the RZ18 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P530 and Pentax Optio RZ18. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P530 Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P530 features external dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P530 vs Pentax RZ18 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the P530 compared to the RZ18.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P530 and RZ18 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P530 and RZ18.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher P530 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.