Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax RZ18
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Released April 2012
(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
- Introduced September 2011
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Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FZ150 versus Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FZ150 was revealed 8 months after the RZ18 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FZ150 grades versus the RZ18 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Pentax RZ18
| FZ150 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2012 |  | September 2011 | More modern by 8 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Panasonic FZ150
| RZ18 | FZ150 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax RZ18
| FZ150 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same screen resolution |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ150 comes with outer measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has sizing 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ150 compared to the RZ18.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ150 and RZ18 is 67 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ150 and RZ18.
As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax RZ18 to show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher FZ150 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-04-11 | 2011-09-12 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 12.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.50 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 528 gr (1.16 pounds) | 178 gr (0.39 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 40 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 132 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 410 images | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $499 | $210 |