Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax RZ18
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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Boost to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Announced April 2009
(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
- Launched September 2011
Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FS42 versus Pentax RZ18, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and RZ18 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FS42 was brought out 3 years earlier than the RZ18 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FS42 scores versus the RZ18 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS42 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Pentax RZ18
FS42 | RZ18 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Panasonic FS42
RZ18 | FS42 | |||
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Launched | September 2011 | April 2009 | Newer by 29 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Pentax RZ18
FS42 | RZ18 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS42 provides outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FS42 versus Pentax RZ18 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FS42 against the RZ18.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FS42 and RZ18 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FS42 and RZ18.
As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS42 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax RZ18 will render extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FS42 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-04-17 | 2011-09-12 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 132 grams (0.29 lb) | 178 grams (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $580 | $210 |