Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax RZ18

The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax RZ18, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was released 17 months after the RZ18 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the TS25 matches up vs the RZ18 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS25 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS25 offers external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TS25 and the RZ18.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and RZ18 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS25 and RZ18.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The younger TS25 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.