Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax Q10
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Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
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In this article, we will be contrasting the Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax Q10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the RZ18 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe RZ18 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the Q10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the RZ18 scores versus the Q10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Pentax Q10
| RZ18 | Q10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Pentax RZ18
| Q10 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2012 |  | September 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Pentax RZ18 and Pentax Q10
| RZ18 | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax RZ18 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the RZ18 against the Q10.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RZ18 and Q10 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the RZ18 and Q10.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax RZ18 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older RZ18 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
| Pentax Optio RZ18 | Pentax Q10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Pentax |
| Model | Pentax Optio RZ18 | Pentax Q10 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2011-09-12 | 2012-09-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 4cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 8 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.80 m | 7.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 178 gr (0.39 pounds) | 200 gr (0.44 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.9 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 183 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 270 images |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $210 | $350 |