Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax RZ18

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax RZ18, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and RZ18 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The GX850 was launched 5 years later than the RZ18 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GX850 scores against the RZ18 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX850 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX850 provides physical dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax RZ18 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the GX850 against the RZ18.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX850 and RZ18 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX850 and RZ18.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The GX850 comes with the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier. The newer GX850 should have an edge in sensor technology.