Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax RZ18
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Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Revealed July 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
- Released September 2011
Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax RZ18, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe RZ10 was introduced at a similar time to the RZ18 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the RZ10 matches up against the RZ18 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio RZ10 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The whole galleries are available at Pentax RZ10 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Pentax RZ18
RZ10 | RZ18 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Pentax RZ10
RZ18 | RZ10 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Pentax RZ18
RZ10 | RZ18 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | September 2011 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax RZ10 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax RZ18 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the RZ10 versus the RZ18.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the RZ10 and RZ18 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ10 and RZ18.
To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax RZ18 to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
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Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Pentax Optio RZ10 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax Optio RZ10 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2011-09-12 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 178 gr (0.39 lb) | 178 gr (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 life | 178 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | 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 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $200 | $210 |