Nikon S8000 vs Pentax RZ18
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Nikon S8000 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
- Released June 2010
(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
- Launched September 2011
Nikon S8000 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon S8000 and Pentax RZ18, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe S8000 was announced 15 months earlier than the RZ18 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S8000 matches up versus the RZ18 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S8000 vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8000 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S8000 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Pentax RZ18
S8000 | RZ18 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Nikon S8000
RZ18 | S8000 | |||
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Launched | September 2011 | June 2010 | More modern by 15 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Pentax RZ18
S8000 | RZ18 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Nikon S8000 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8000 offers outer measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S8000 and Pentax RZ18 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S8000 and the RZ18.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8000 and RZ18 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S8000 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S8000 and RZ18.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax RZ18 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged S8000 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
Nikon S8000 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S8000 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8000 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-06-16 | 2011-09-12 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 30-300mm (10.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 183 grams (0.40 lb) | 178 grams (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | EN-EL12 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $300 | $210 |