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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
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Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
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Pentax K-70 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 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
Pentax RZ18
(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
  • Released September 2011
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Pentax RZ18

 K-70 RZ18 
ReleasedJune 2016September 2011Newer by 58 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Pentax K-70

 RZ18 K-70 

Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Pentax RZ18

 K-70 RZ18 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-70 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
36
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-70 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Street photography camera
71
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
great high ISO (102,400)
heavier than competition (688g)
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than average (178g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-70 Sports photography information
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography information
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
47
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-70
Travel photography with Pentax RZ18
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weather proof
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (410 shots)
heavier than competition (688g)
71
lighter than average (178 grams)
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-70 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather proof
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-70 Vlogging info
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging info
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display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
heavier than competition (688g)
30
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (178g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-70 and Pentax RZ18
 Pentax K-70Pentax Optio RZ18
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