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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Pentax RZ18
(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
  • Released September 2011
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax RZ18, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was unveiled 8 months earlier than the RZ18 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH25 scores against the RZ18 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Pentax RZ18

 FH25 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Panasonic FH25

 RZ18 FH25 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2011More recent by 8 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax RZ18

 FH25 RZ18 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FH25 vs the RZ18.

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and RZ18 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and RZ18.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The older FH25 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography info
Pentax RZ18 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (178g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
Sports photography with Pentax RZ18
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography highlights
65
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competitors in class (178g)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography highlights
38
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
Vlogging with Pentax RZ18
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
30
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (178g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Pentax RZ18
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Pentax Optio RZ18
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 159g (0.35 lbs) 178g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 life 250 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $210