Pentax K-r vs Pentax RZ18
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Pentax K-r vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Announced March 2011
(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
- Launched September 2011
Pentax K-r vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax K-r and Pentax RZ18, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the K-r (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the K-r (APS-C) and RZ18 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe K-r was manufactured 6 months earlier than the RZ18 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the K-r grades versus the RZ18 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax K-r vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-r and Pentax Optio RZ18. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-r Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Pentax RZ18
K-r | RZ18 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Pentax K-r
RZ18 | K-r |
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Common features in the Pentax K-r and Pentax RZ18
K-r | RZ18 | |||
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Launched | March 2011 | September 2011 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Pentax K-r vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-r provides outside measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Pentax K-r and Pentax RZ18 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the K-r versus the RZ18.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K-r and RZ18 is 67 and 92 respectively.
Pentax K-r vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-r and RZ18.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-r due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Pentax RZ18 will offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.
Pentax K-r vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K-r vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Pentax K-r | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-r | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-03-11 | 2011-09-12 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Prime II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
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) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 4cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 598 gr (1.32 lbs) | 178 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 755 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI109,4 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $1,100 | $210 |