Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax RZ18
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
- Launched January 2016
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ100
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS200
(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
- Released September 2011
Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax RZ18, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the ZS100 (1") and RZ18 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ZS100 was revealed 4 years after the RZ18 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ZS100 matches up against the RZ18 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Pentax RZ18
ZS100 | RZ18 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | September 2011 | Newer by 53 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Panasonic ZS100
RZ18 | ZS100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax RZ18
ZS100 | RZ18 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS100 features external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) while 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).
Compare the Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax RZ18 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS100 and the RZ18.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS100 and RZ18 is 87 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS100 and RZ18.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS100 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS100 will show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger ZS100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ100 | - |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2011-09-12 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | MOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.9 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 312 gr (0.69 pounds) | 178 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 559 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $700 | $210 |