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Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
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Pentax Optio RZ18 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

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
  • Announced September 2011
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax WG-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by Pentax. The image resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The RZ18 was unveiled 21 months prior to the WG-10 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the RZ18 matches up against the WG-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Pentax WG-10

 RZ18 WG-10 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Pentax RZ18

 WG-10 RZ18 
AnnouncedJune 2013September 2011Newer by 21 months

Common features in the Pentax RZ18 and Pentax WG-10

 RZ18 WG-10 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax RZ18 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the RZ18 vs the WG-10.

Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the RZ18 and WG-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ18 and WG-10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax RZ18 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged RZ18 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax RZ18
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
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manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Street photography info
Pentax WG-10 Street photography info
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than others (178g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography info
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amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RZ18 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others (178 grams)
weather proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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weather proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax RZ18
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
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manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging info
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (178 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ18 and Pentax WG-10
 Pentax Optio RZ18Pentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio RZ18 Pentax WG-10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-09-12 2013-06-21
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating Widescreen 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 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 1.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178 gr (0.39 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 photographs
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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $210 $0