Nikon P7000 vs Pentax RZ18
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Nikon P7000 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 310g - 114 x 77 x 45mm
- Introduced November 2010
- Updated by Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
Nikon P7000 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon P7000 and Pentax RZ18, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and RZ18 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe P7000 was announced 9 months before the RZ18 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the P7000 matches up versus the RZ18 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon P7000 vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Pentax Optio RZ18. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Pentax RZ18
P7000 | RZ18 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Nikon P7000
RZ18 | P7000 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | November 2010 | More recent by 9 months |
Common features in the Nikon P7000 and Pentax RZ18
P7000 | RZ18 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Nikon P7000 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7000 offers outer measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Nikon P7000 and Pentax RZ18 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the P7000 and the RZ18.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P7000 and RZ18 is 85 and 92 respectively.
Nikon P7000 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P7000 and RZ18.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P7000 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax RZ18 will give more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older P7000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Nikon P7000 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7000 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P7000 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-11-23 | 2011-09-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 310g (0.68 lbs) | 178g (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 114 x 77 x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 147 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $354 | $210 |