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Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung DV300F 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
  • Released September 2011
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
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Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Pentax RZ18 and Samsung DV300F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The RZ18 was launched 3 months prior to the DV300F and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the RZ18 scores against the DV300F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Samsung DV300F

 RZ18 DV300F 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Pentax RZ18

 DV300F RZ18 

Common features in the Pentax RZ18 and Samsung DV300F

 RZ18 DV300F 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax RZ18 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax RZ18 and Samsung DV300F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the RZ18 and the DV300F.

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the RZ18 and DV300F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the RZ18 and DV300F.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax RZ18
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
36
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Street photography factors
Samsung DV300F Street photography factors
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than others in class (178 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Sports photography info
Samsung DV300F Sports photography info
47
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Travel photography information
Samsung DV300F Travel photography information
71
lighter than others in class (178 grams)
environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (133g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography details
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography details
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Vlogging factors
Samsung DV300F Vlogging factors
30
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (178 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ18 and Samsung DV300F
 Pentax Optio RZ18Samsung DV300F
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio RZ18 Samsung DV300F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-09-12 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178g (0.39 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model D-LI92 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $210 $200