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Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax W60

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

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
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax W60 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Pentax RZ18 versus Pentax W60, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the RZ18 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The RZ18 was revealed 2 years after the W60 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the RZ18 grades versus the W60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Pentax W60

 RZ18 W60 
LaunchedSeptember 2011July 2009Newer by 27 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Pentax RZ18

 W60 RZ18 

Common features in the Pentax RZ18 and Pentax W60

 RZ18 W60 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax RZ18 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the RZ18 against the W60.

Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RZ18 and W60 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the RZ18 and W60.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax RZ18 to produce greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer RZ18 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography info
Pentax W60 Portrait photography info
36
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Street photography factors
Pentax W60 Street photography factors
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than others in class (178 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Sports photography details
Pentax W60 Sports photography details
47
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
23
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Travel photography info
Pentax W60 Travel photography info
71
lighter than others in class (178 grams)
weather proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography info
Pentax W60 Landscape photography info
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
36
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Vlogging advice
Pentax W60 Vlogging advice
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (178 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ18 and Pentax W60
 Pentax Optio RZ18Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio RZ18 Pentax Optio W60
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-09-12 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech 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 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 grams (0.39 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 D-LI92 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $210 $300