Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax RZ18
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched July 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Revealed September 2011
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Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax RZ18, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FX700 was revealed 13 months earlier than the RZ18 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the FX700 matches up versus the RZ18 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Pentax RZ18
| FX700 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Panasonic FX700
| RZ18 | FX700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2011 |  | July 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Pentax RZ18
| FX700 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax RZ18 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FX700 versus the RZ18.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and RZ18 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and RZ18.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax RZ18 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FX700 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-07-21 | 2011-09-12 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.40 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 176g (0.39 pounds) | 178g (0.39 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 model | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $399 | $210 |