Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung HZ30W
Portability
92 Imaging
38 Features
37 Overall
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92 Imaging
38 Features
37 Overall
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Portability
91 Imaging
34 Features
40 Overall
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91 Imaging
34 Features
40 Overall
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Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced September 2011
Samsung HZ30W
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(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB600
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Its time to look much closer at the Pentax RZ18 versus Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the RZ18 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the RZ18 matches up vs the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio RZ18 & Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax RZ18 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Samsung HZ30W
| RZ18 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 21 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Pentax RZ18
| HZ30W | RZ18 |
|---|
Common features in the Pentax RZ18 and Samsung HZ30W
| RZ18 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax RZ18 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the RZ18 versus the HZ30W.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RZ18 and HZ30W is 92 and 91 respectively.
Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RZ18 and HZ30W.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax RZ18 to offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent RZ18 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography info
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
has manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Pentax RZ18 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (178g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Pentax RZ18 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography highlights
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Pentax RZ18 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography details
lighter than others in class (178g)
weather proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape photography with Pentax RZ18
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Pentax RZ18 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging features
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (178g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
| Pentax Optio RZ18 | Samsung HZ30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model | Pentax Optio RZ18 | Samsung HZ30W |
| Also called as | - | WB600 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2011-09-12 | 2010-01-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 4cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.80 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 | H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 178g (0.39 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 model | D-LI92 | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $210 | $280 |