Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax RZ18
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
- Announced January 2014
(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
- Introduced September 2011
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SP-100 was released 2 years after the RZ18 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SP-100 matches up versus the RZ18 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Pentax Optio RZ18. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Pentax RZ18
SP-100 | RZ18 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | September 2011 | Newer by 29 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Olympus SP-100
RZ18 | SP-100 |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax RZ18
SP-100 | RZ18 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 comes with physical dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and 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).
Look at the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax RZ18 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-100 vs the RZ18.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and RZ18 is 63 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and RZ18.
All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent SP-100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-01-29 | 2011-09-12 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 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 | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 594 grams (1.31 pounds) | 178 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $400 | $210 |