Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax RZ18
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Announced July 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
- Refreshed by Panasonic FZ300
(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
- Announced September 2011
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FZ200 was announced 11 months after the RZ18 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FZ200 grades vs the RZ18 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Pentax Optio RZ18. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Pentax RZ18
FZ200 | RZ18 | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | September 2011 | Newer by 11 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Panasonic FZ200
RZ18 | FZ200 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax RZ18
FZ200 | RZ18 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal screen resolution | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ200 has got outside dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax RZ18 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ200 versus the RZ18.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and RZ18 is 65 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ200 and RZ18.
Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax RZ18 to give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent FZ200 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-07-18 | 2011-09-12 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine VII FHD | - |
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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/4000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 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 | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 588g (1.30 lbs) | 178g (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 37 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 114 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $499 | $210 |