Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax RZ18
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Panasonic LZ30
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Pentax RZ18
LZ40 | RZ18 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | September 2011 | More recent by 29 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Panasonic LZ40
RZ18 | LZ40 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax RZ18
LZ40 | RZ18 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact 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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ40 and RZ18 is 67 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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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 |