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Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Olympus SH-50 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced January 2013
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2011
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Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Olympus SH-50 and Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was released 17 months after the RZ18 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SH-50 matches up against the RZ18 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Pentax RZ18

 SH-50 RZ18 
RevealedJanuary 2013September 2011Newer by 17 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Olympus SH-50

 RZ18 SH-50 

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Pentax RZ18

 SH-50 RZ18 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SH-50 provides outside measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-50 and Pentax RZ18 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SH-50 vs the RZ18.

Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and RZ18 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and RZ18.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer SH-50 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Street photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Street photography advice
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition (269g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (178g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SH-50
Sports photography with Pentax RZ18
48
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-50
Travel photography with Pentax RZ18
69
lighter than competition (269g)
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition (178 grams)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography highlights
49
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
49
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Vlogging details
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging details
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rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (178 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Pentax RZ18
 Olympus SH-50Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SH-50 Pentax Optio RZ18
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-08 2011-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 lb) 178g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 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 SLB-10A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $300 $210