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Pentax K100D S vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42
Pentax K100D Super front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Revealed June 2007
  • Superseded the Pentax K100D
  • Renewed by Pentax K200D
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 K100D S vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Pentax K100D S vs Pentax RZ18, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the K100D S (6MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the K100D S (APS-C) and RZ18 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The K100D S was released 5 years prior to the RZ18 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the K100D S scores vs the RZ18 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Pentax RZ18

 K100D S RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Pentax K100D S

 RZ18 K100D S 
ReleasedSeptember 2011June 2007More modern by 51 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kClearer display (+250k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K100D S and Pentax RZ18

 K100D S RZ18 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K100D S features outer measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the K100D S against the RZ18.

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K100D S and RZ18 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K100D S and RZ18.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K100D S because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax RZ18 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged K100D S is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K100D S as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Portrait photography camera
51
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
36
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K100D S Street photography information
Pentax RZ18 Street photography information
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (178g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K100D S Sports photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography advice
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (6MP)
47
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K100D S
Travel photography with Pentax RZ18
45
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K100D S Landscape photography features
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography features
52
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
low resolution sensor (6MP)
missing Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K100D S as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
30
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Pentax K100D S vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K100D S and Pentax RZ18
 Pentax K100D SuperPentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K100D Super Pentax Optio RZ18
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2007-06-28 2011-09-12
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 210k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - 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 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 646 grams (1.42 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $520 $210