Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung NX20
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Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung NX20 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
- Revealed September 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Succeeded the Samsung NX11
- Later Model is Samsung NX30
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung NX20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is relatively close but the RZ18 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe RZ18 was released 7 months earlier than the NX20 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the RZ18 matches up vs the NX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Samsung NX20
| RZ18 | NX20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Pentax RZ18
| NX20 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2012 |  | September 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+154k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Pentax RZ18 and Samsung NX20
| RZ18 | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax RZ18 comes with physical dimensions 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 NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the RZ18 versus the NX20.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the RZ18 and NX20 is 92 and 83 respectively.
Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RZ18 and NX20.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RZ18 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX20 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged RZ18 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
| Pentax Optio RZ18 | Samsung NX20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model | Pentax Optio RZ18 | Samsung NX20 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2011-09-12 | 2012-04-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 4cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.80 m | 11.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 178 grams (0.39 lbs) | 341 grams (0.75 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.9 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 360 photographs |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $210 | $1,100 |
