Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax X-5
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Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax X-5 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
- Released August 2012
Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax X-5 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are offered by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe RZ18 was unveiled 11 months prior to the X-5 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the RZ18 grades versus the X-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax X-5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio RZ18 and Pentax X-5. The full galleries are provided at Pentax RZ18 Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Pentax X-5
RZ18 | X-5 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Pentax RZ18
X-5 | RZ18 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | September 2011 | Fresher by 11 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Pentax RZ18 and Pentax X-5
RZ18 | X-5 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax RZ18 provides external 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 X-5 has specifications of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax X-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the RZ18 versus the X-5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RZ18 and X-5 is 92 and 65 respectively.
Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RZ18 and X-5.
All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images although you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The older RZ18 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Pentax RZ18 vs Pentax X-5 Specifications
Pentax Optio RZ18 | Pentax X-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax Optio RZ18 | Pentax X-5 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-09-12 | 2012-08-22 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 22-580mm (26.4x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 4cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 230 thousand dots |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 9.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 178g (0.39 pounds) | 595g (1.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") |
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 | - | 330 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $210 | $230 |