Nikon P950 vs Pentax RZ18

Following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon P950 versus Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P950 was unveiled 8 years after the RZ18 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the P950 scores versus the RZ18 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P950 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P950 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P950 comes with external dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") along with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the P950 against the RZ18.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P950 and RZ18 is 52 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P950 and RZ18.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos although you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent P950 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.