Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax RZ18
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
- Introduced February 2019
- Old Model is Panasonic FZ1000
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- 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
- Announced September 2011
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
Here is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax RZ18, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and RZ18 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FZ1000 II was launched 7 years later than the RZ18 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FZ1000 II scores against the RZ18 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Pentax Optio RZ18. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Pentax RZ18
FZ1000 II | RZ18 | |||
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Announced | February 2019 | September 2011 | Fresher by 91 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 460k | Sharper display (+780k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II
RZ18 | FZ1000 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Pentax RZ18
FZ1000 II | RZ18 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size |
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II offers outside measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax RZ18 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ1000 II vs the RZ18.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and RZ18 is 55 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and RZ18.
All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 II due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
Category | Large Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2019-02-18 | 2011-09-12 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-400mm (16.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,240k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. | 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 | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 808g (1.78 lbs) | 178g (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") | 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 | 350 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DMW-BLC12PP | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $898 | $210 |