Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Below, we will be contrasting the Pentax RZ18 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The RZ18 was announced 11 months before the Galaxy Camera 3G which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the RZ18 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 3G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio RZ18 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax RZ18 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax RZ18 has external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the RZ18 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RZ18 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 92 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the RZ18 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older RZ18 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.