Olympus E-1 vs Pentax RZ18
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Olympus E-1 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
- Released November 2003
- Replacement is Olympus E-3
(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
Olympus E-1 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Olympus E-1 vs Pentax RZ18, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and RZ18 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-1 was launched 8 years earlier than the RZ18 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-1 grades versus the RZ18 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-1 vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-1 and Pentax Optio RZ18. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-1 Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Pentax RZ18
E-1 | RZ18 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Olympus E-1
RZ18 | E-1 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | November 2003 | Newer by 94 months | |
Display size | 3" | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 134k | Sharper display (+326k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Pentax RZ18
E-1 | RZ18 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-1 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-1 enjoys external measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst 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).
Examine the Olympus E-1 vs Pentax RZ18 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the E-1 against the RZ18.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-1 and RZ18 is 59 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-1 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-1 and RZ18.
As you can see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-1 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax RZ18 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-1 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Olympus E-1 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus E-1 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
Type | Pro DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2003-11-29 | 2011-09-12 |
Body design | Large SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 2560 x 1920 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 4cm |
Number of lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 1.8 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 134k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 735g (1.62 lb) | 178g (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $1,700 | $210 |