Nikon P900 vs Pentax RZ18

The following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon P900 vs Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P900 was revealed 3 years after the RZ18 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the P900 scores vs the RZ18 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P900 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P900 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P900 enjoys physical dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") along with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the P900 and the RZ18.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P900 and RZ18 is 52 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P900 and RZ18.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos although you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger P900 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.