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Pentax E90 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E90 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Pentax E90 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2010
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
  • Launched September 2011
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Pentax E90 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Pentax E90 vs Pentax RZ18, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The E90 was introduced 19 months before the RZ18 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the E90 matches up vs the RZ18 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Pentax RZ18

 E90 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Pentax E90

 RZ18 E90 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax E90 and Pentax RZ18

 E90 RZ18 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Pentax E90 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax E90 comes with outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax E90 vs Pentax RZ18 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the E90 against the RZ18.

Pentax E90 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E90 and RZ18 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Pentax E90 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E90 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E90 and RZ18.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax RZ18 to give more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged E90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax E90 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Pentax E90 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E90 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E90 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography highlights
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax E90 Street photography features
Pentax RZ18 Street photography features
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition (178 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E90 Sports photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition (178 grams)
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E90 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography highlights
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E90 Vlogging factors
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
30
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (178g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Pentax E90 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E90 and Pentax RZ18
 Pentax Optio E90Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio E90 Pentax Optio RZ18
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-25 2011-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-95mm (3.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 6cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $100 $210