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Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Pentax Optio RZ10 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Pentax RZ10
(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
Pentax RZ18
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Pentax RZ18

 RZ10 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Pentax RZ10

 RZ18 RZ10 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Pentax RZ18

 RZ10 RZ18 
ReleasedJuly 2011September 2011Similar age
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the RZ10 and RZ18 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography highlights
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Street photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than others in class (178g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Sports photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (178 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Travel photography features
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography features
66
weather proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (178 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than others in class (178 grams)
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography information
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography information
43
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (178 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax RZ10
Vlogging with Pentax RZ18
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
30
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (178g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ10 and Pentax RZ18
 Pentax Optio RZ10Pentax Optio RZ18
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