Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax RZ18
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
- Launched January 2012
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-610UZ
(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 SP-620 UZ vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SP-620 UZ was released 4 months later than the RZ18 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the SP-620 UZ grades against the RZ18 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Pentax Optio RZ18. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Pentax RZ18
SP-620 UZ | RZ18 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
RZ18 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax RZ18
SP-620 UZ | RZ18 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | September 2011 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has physical dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while 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).
Contrast the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax RZ18 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the RZ18.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and RZ18 is 78 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and RZ18.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of images though you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration.
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus SP-620 UZ | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2011-09-12 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 435 grams (0.96 pounds) | 178 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 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 | 4 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $199 | $210 |