Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio RZ18 and Samsung HZ25W. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax RZ18 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Samsung HZ25W
RZ18 | HZ25W | |||
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Released | September 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 15 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Pentax RZ18
HZ25W | RZ18 |
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Common features in the Pentax RZ18 and Samsung HZ25W
RZ18 | HZ25W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Pentax Optio RZ18 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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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 |