Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung DV150F

In this article, we are matching up the Pentax RZ18 and Samsung DV150F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The RZ18 was introduced 16 months before the DV150F making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the RZ18 scores versus the DV150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio RZ18 & Samsung DV150F. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax RZ18 Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax RZ18 enjoys external 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) whilst the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Pentax RZ18 and Samsung DV150F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the RZ18 and the DV150F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RZ18 and DV150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ18 and DV150F.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged RZ18 will be behind in sensor innovation.