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Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung HZ25W 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
  • Launched September 2011
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the RZ18 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The RZ18 was manufactured 15 months later than the HZ25W making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the RZ18 matches up against the HZ25W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Samsung HZ25W

 RZ18 HZ25W 
ReleasedSeptember 2011July 2010Fresher by 15 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Pentax RZ18

 HZ25W RZ18 

Common features in the Pentax RZ18 and Samsung HZ25W

 RZ18 HZ25W 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax RZ18 provides physical measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the RZ18 and the HZ25W.

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RZ18 and HZ25W is 92 and 70 respectively.

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ18 and HZ25W.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax RZ18 to render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher RZ18 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax RZ18 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
36
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
manual focus
saves RAW formats
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Pentax RZ18 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax RZ18
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
47
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax RZ18
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
71
lighter than competition in class (178g)
environment proof
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography information
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging info
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ18 and Samsung HZ25W
 Pentax Optio RZ18Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio RZ18 Samsung HZ25W
Also called as - WB5000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-09-12 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 4cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178 gr (0.39 lb) 428 gr (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $210 $350