Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax RZ18

Below, we will be evaluating the Pentax K-1 II versus Pentax RZ18, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and RZ18 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The K-1 II was introduced 6 years later than the RZ18 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the K-1 II grades versus the RZ18 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-1 Mark II & Pentax Optio RZ18. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 II Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 II provides physical measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-1 II versus Pentax RZ18 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the K-1 II compared to the RZ18.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 II and RZ18 is 55 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 II and RZ18.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-1 II having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Pentax K-1 II will deliver greater detail using its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher K-1 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.