Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax RZ18

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH6 versus Pentax RZ18, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was launched 4 months later than the RZ18 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FH6 grades vs the RZ18 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 comes with outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH6 versus the RZ18.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and RZ18 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and RZ18.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax RZ18 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.