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Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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 Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax RZ18 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The RZ18 was brought out 3 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the RZ18 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 RZ18 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Pentax RZ18

 Galaxy Camera 2 RZ18 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014September 2011Newer by 28 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k460kClearer screen (+577k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax RZ18 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 RZ18 Galaxy Camera 2 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax RZ18 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Pentax RZ18 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the RZ18 compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the RZ18 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the RZ18 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged RZ18 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax RZ18 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
36
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography features
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition (178g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than others (283g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography highlights
46
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography information
71
lighter than competition (178 grams)
weather proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
73
better than average battery (400 shots)
lighter than others (283g)
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax RZ18
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging information
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (178 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
lighter than others (283g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ18 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Pentax Optio RZ18Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio RZ18 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-09-12 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 4cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178 gr (0.39 pounds) 283 gr (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" 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 life - 400 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $210 $400