Pentax K-70 vs Pentax RZ18
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
- Introduced June 2016
- New Model is Pentax KF
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- 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
- Released September 2011
Pentax K-70 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Pentax K-70 and Pentax RZ18, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the K-70 (APS-C) and RZ18 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe K-70 was launched 4 years after the RZ18 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the K-70 matches up against the RZ18 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax K-70 vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-70 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-70 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Pentax RZ18
K-70 | RZ18 | |||
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Released | June 2016 | September 2011 | Newer by 58 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Pentax K-70
RZ18 | K-70 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Pentax RZ18
K-70 | RZ18 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Pentax K-70 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-70 enjoys physical measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Pentax K-70 and Pentax RZ18 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the K-70 and the RZ18.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K-70 and RZ18 is 62 and 92 respectively.
Pentax K-70 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-70 and RZ18.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-70 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax K-70 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern K-70 should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Pentax K-70 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-70 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2016-06-08 | 2011-09-12 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | PRIME MII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 102400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 4cm |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | 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 | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 688g (1.52 lb) | 178g (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") | 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 | 410 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $649 | $210 |