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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
38

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  • Superseded the Panasonic LZ30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
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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).

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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
55
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
44
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
49
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)
30
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