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Nikon P7000 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P7000 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon P7000 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Nikon P7000
(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
Pentax RZ18
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Pentax RZ18

 P7000 RZ18 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Nikon P7000

 RZ18 P7000 
IntroducedSeptember 2011November 2010More recent by 9 months

Common features in the Nikon P7000 and Pentax RZ18

 P7000 RZ18 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Nikon P7000 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P7000 and RZ18 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P7000 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon P7000 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7000 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7000 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7000 Portrait photography details
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography details
45
has manual focus
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
36
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7000 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (310 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (178 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7000 Sports photography features
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery power (350 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7000 Travel photography information
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography information
58
good battery power (350 per charge)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (310g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors in class (178 grams)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7000 Landscape photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography factors
52
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
49
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P7000
Vlogging with Pentax RZ18
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
has mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition in class (310 grams)
30
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (178g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon P7000 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7000 and Pentax RZ18
 Nikon Coolpix P7000Pentax Optio RZ18
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