Panasonic S3 vs Pentax RZ18
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Panasonic S3 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2011
(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
- Introduced September 2011
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Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic S3 vs Pentax RZ18, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S3 was revealed 8 months earlier than the RZ18 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S3 grades versus the RZ18 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Pentax RZ18
| S3 | RZ18 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Panasonic S3
| RZ18 | S3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2011 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 8 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Pentax RZ18
| S3 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic S3 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S3 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S3 against the RZ18.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3 and RZ18 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic S3 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S3 and RZ18.
As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax RZ18 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged S3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic S3 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2011-01-05 | 2011-09-12 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.30 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 117g (0.26 lb) | 178g (0.39 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 shots | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $110 | $210 |