Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax RZ18
Portability
63 Imaging
44 Features
62 Overall
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63 Imaging
44 Features
62 Overall
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Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
- Announced January 2017
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
Pentax RZ18
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(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
- Launched September 2011
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The following is a detailed review of the Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FZ80 scores vs the RZ18 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Pentax RZ18
| FZ80 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2017 |  | September 2011 | Newer by 65 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Panasonic FZ80
| RZ18 | FZ80 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax RZ18
| FZ80 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ80 has physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax RZ18 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ80 against the RZ18.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ80 and RZ18 is 63 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ80 and RZ18.
All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FZ80 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer FZ80 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography info
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography info
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18MP)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Pentax RZ18 as a Street photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (616 grams)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (178 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography features
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography features
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography factors
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
heavier than others (616g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lighter than average in class (178g)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography information
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography information
you can focus manually
really wide (20mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging advice
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging advice
really wide (20mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others (616 grams)
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (178g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
Photography Glossary
Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-FZ82 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2017-01-04 | 2011-09-12 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 2.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 616g (1.36 pounds) | 178g (0.39 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") | 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 life | 330 pictures | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $399 | $210 |
