Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax RZ18
Portability
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89 Imaging
39 Features
39 Overall
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Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released March 2011
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
(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
Photography Glossary Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SZ-30MR grades versus the RZ18 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR & Pentax Optio RZ18. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Pentax RZ18
| SZ-30MR | RZ18 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
| RZ18 | SZ-30MR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Pentax RZ18
| SZ-30MR | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2011 |  | September 2011 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR offers exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Pentax RZ18 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-30MR vs the RZ18.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and RZ18 is 89 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and RZ18.
Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography highlights
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography information
Pentax RZ18 Street photography information
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (178g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Olympus SZ-30MR as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Sports photography camera
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Olympus SZ-30MR as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Travel photography camera
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lighter than competition (178 grams)
weather proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography info
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography info
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging highlights
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging highlights
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (178g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-30MR | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus SZ-30MR | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2011-03-02 | 2011-09-12 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface 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 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) | 178 grams (0.39 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 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 life | 220 photographs | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-50B | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $279 | $210 |