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Pentax H90 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio H90 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Pentax H90 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Announced September 2011
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Pentax H90 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Pentax H90 versus Pentax RZ18, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the H90 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H90 was unveiled 19 months before the RZ18 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the H90 scores vs the RZ18 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Pentax RZ18

 H90 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Pentax H90

 RZ18 H90 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax H90 and Pentax RZ18

 H90 RZ18 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Pentax H90 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax H90 provides outside measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the H90 versus the RZ18.

Pentax H90 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H90 and RZ18 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Pentax H90 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Pentax H90 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the H90 and RZ18.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax RZ18 to offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged H90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Pentax H90 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Pentax H90 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax H90 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax H90 Portrait photography info
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than others in class (178g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax H90
Sports photography with Pentax RZ18
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax H90 Travel photography features
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography features
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others in class (178g)
environment proof
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax H90 Landscape photography information
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography information
36
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax H90 Vlogging highlights
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (178g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Pentax H90 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Pentax RZ18
 Pentax Optio H90Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio H90 Pentax Optio RZ18
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-25 2011-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 153 grams (0.34 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 D-LI68 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $150 $210