Nikon S33 vs Pentax RZ18

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon S33 vs Pentax RZ18, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is very close but the S33 (1/3.1") and RZ18 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The S33 was manufactured 3 years later than the RZ18 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S33 matches up vs the RZ18 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S33 and Pentax Optio RZ18. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S33 Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S33 enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S33 vs the RZ18.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S33 and RZ18 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S33 and RZ18.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S33 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax RZ18 will render extra detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger S33 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.