Pentax K-5 vs Pentax RZ18
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Pentax K-5 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Released December 2010
- Succeeded the Pentax K-7
- Refreshed by Pentax K-5 IIs
(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
Pentax K-5 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Pentax K-5 versus Pentax RZ18, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Pentax. The resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is very well matched but the K-5 (APS-C) and RZ18 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe K-5 was launched 8 months prior to the RZ18 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the K-5 matches up versus the RZ18 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax K-5 vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 and Pentax Optio RZ18. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-5 Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Pentax RZ18
K-5 | RZ18 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Pentax K-5
RZ18 | K-5 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | December 2010 | More modern by 8 months |
Common features in the Pentax K-5 and Pentax RZ18
K-5 | RZ18 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Pentax K-5 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Pentax K-5 has external dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax K-5 versus Pentax RZ18 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the K-5 compared to the RZ18.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the K-5 and RZ18 is 60 and 92 respectively.
Pentax K-5 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 and RZ18.
Clearly, the two cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The K-5 features the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more aged K-5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Pentax K-5 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K-5 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Pentax K-5 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-5 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-12-18 | 2011-09-12 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Prime II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 4cm |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 740g (1.63 lbs) | 178g (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 82 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1162 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 980 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI90 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $800 | $210 |