Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Its time to look closer at the Pentax RZ18 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The RZ18 was brought out 17 months prior to the Galaxy Camera making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the RZ18 scores vs the Galaxy Camera when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio RZ18 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax RZ18 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax RZ18 offers 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) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Pentax RZ18 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the RZ18 and the Galaxy Camera.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RZ18 and Galaxy Camera is 92 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ18 and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older RZ18 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.