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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7000
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
  • Released September 2011
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Olympus 7000 versus Pentax RZ18, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was revealed 3 years earlier than the RZ18 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 7000 matches up vs the RZ18 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Pentax RZ18

 7000 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Olympus 7000

 RZ18 7000 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2009Fresher by 32 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Pentax RZ18

 7000 RZ18 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 7000 comes with outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7000 versus Pentax RZ18 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7000 versus the RZ18.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and RZ18 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and RZ18.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Pentax RZ18 to give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older 7000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography features
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography features
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography factors
55
flash built-in
great reach (260mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (178g)
weather proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography details
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography details
32
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Pentax RZ18
 Olympus Stylus 7000Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Pentax Optio RZ18
Otherwise known as mju 7000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-07 2011-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 172 grams (0.38 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $280 $210