Pentax RZ18 vs Ricoh G900

Lets look a little more in depth at the Pentax RZ18 vs Ricoh G900, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The RZ18 was released 7 years prior to the G900 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the RZ18 matches up vs the G900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio RZ18 & Ricoh G900. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax RZ18 Gallery & Ricoh G900 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax RZ18 enjoys outside 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 Ricoh G900 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the RZ18 and the G900.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RZ18 and G900 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ18 and G900.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh G900 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged RZ18 will be behind in sensor innovation.