Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax RZ18
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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Announced January 2010
(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
- Introduced September 2011
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Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FP2 versus Pentax RZ18, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FP2 was introduced 20 months prior to the RZ18 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FP2 scores versus the RZ18 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Pentax RZ18
| FP2 | RZ18 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Panasonic FP2
| RZ18 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 20 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax RZ18
| FP2 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP2 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FP2 versus the RZ18.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and RZ18 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and RZ18.
As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax RZ18 to offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FP2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2011-09-12 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | 151 gr (0.33 lb) | 178 gr (0.39 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 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 (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 |
| Price at launch | $80 | $210 |