Pentax P80 vs Pentax RZ18

Here is a thorough overview of the Pentax P80 vs Pentax RZ18, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the P80 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P80 was released 3 years before the RZ18 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the P80 matches up versus the RZ18 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio P80 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The complete galleries are available at Pentax P80 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax P80 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the P80 compared to the RZ18.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and RZ18 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and RZ18.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax RZ18 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The older P80 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.