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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
67 Imaging
45 Features
35 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Superseded the Panasonic LZ30
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
  • Announced September 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was announced 2 years later than the RZ18 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the LZ40 matches up against the RZ18 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Pentax RZ18

		

		

			
 LZ40 RZ18 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014September 2011More recent by 29 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Panasonic LZ40

		

		

			
 RZ18 LZ40 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax RZ18

		

		

			
 LZ40 RZ18 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ40 has got external measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax RZ18 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the LZ40 and the RZ18.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ40 and RZ18 is 67 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ40 and RZ18.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic LZ40 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer LZ40 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography highlights
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 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 has face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
36
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Street photography advice
45
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 more heavy than competition in class (524g)
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 lighter than competition in class (178g)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography highlights
47
 amazing zoom range (22-924mm  42.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
47
 incredible zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proofing
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic LZ40 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax RZ18 as a Travel photography camera
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 resolution is good (20MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (22mm)
 long zoom (924mm)
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (524 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
 lighter than competition in class (178g)
 environment proofing
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very long reach (450mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography factors
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 relatively wide (22mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 no Timelapse function
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 manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging details
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging details
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 relatively wide (22mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 includes microphone jack
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 more heavy than competition in class (524g)
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic support
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax RZ18
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 Pentax Optio RZ18
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2011-09-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 20 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 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-924mm (42.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 10.80 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 524 gr (1.16 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") 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 320 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $219 $210