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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
59 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Revealed July 2015
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ200
Pentax RZ18
(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
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ300 was revealed 3 years later than the RZ18 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the FZ300 matches up against the RZ18 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Pentax RZ18

		

		

			
 FZ300 RZ18 
LaunchedJuly 2015September 2011Fresher by 47 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
 RZ18 FZ300 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax RZ18

		

		

			
 FZ300 RZ18 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ300 has got outer measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax RZ18 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FZ300 compared to the RZ18.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ300 and RZ18 is 59 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ300 and RZ18.
To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax RZ18 to render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger FZ300 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic FZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax RZ18 as a Portrait photography camera
46
 you can focus manually
 includes face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
36
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16MP)
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Street photography highlights
59
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 offers touch to focus
 environment proof
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competitors (691g)
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 lighter than others in class (178 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography features
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography features
51
 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 good battery power (380 shots)
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
47
 great zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ300
Travel photography with Pentax RZ18
59
 good battery power (380 shots)
 environment proof
 offers touch to focus
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great reach (600mm)
 more heavy than competitors (691 grams)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
 lighter than others in class (178g)
 weather proof
 good megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 long zoom (450mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ300
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ18
52
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proof
 good battery power (380 CIPA)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
49
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 weather proof
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging factors
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging factors
62
 fairly wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly display
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external microphone port
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than competitors (691 grams)
30
 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others in class (178g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax RZ18
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Pentax Optio RZ18
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-07-16 2011-09-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/16000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 691 grams (1.52 lb) 178 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 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 life 380 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $598 $210