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Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung TL500 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
  • Announced September 2011
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is EX1
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Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Pentax RZ18 and Samsung TL500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the RZ18 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the RZ18 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RZ18 was launched 15 months after the TL500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the RZ18 scores against the TL500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Samsung TL500

 RZ18 TL500 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011July 2010Newer by 15 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Pentax RZ18

 TL500 RZ18 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Pentax RZ18 and Samsung TL500

 RZ18 TL500 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch screen No Touch screen

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax RZ18 offers external measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the RZ18 versus the TL500.

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the RZ18 and TL500 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the RZ18 and TL500.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RZ18 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax RZ18 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent RZ18 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography details
36
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
focusing manually
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax RZ18
Street photography with Samsung TL500
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (178 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RZ18 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Travel photography features
Samsung TL500 Travel photography features
71
lighter than competition (178g)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (386g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography features
49
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
52
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax RZ18
Vlogging with Samsung TL500
30
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (178g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
64
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (386g)
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Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ18 and Samsung TL500
 Pentax Optio RZ18Samsung TL500
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio RZ18 Samsung TL500
Also called as - EX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-09-12 2010-07-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178 gr (0.39 lbs) 386 gr (0.85 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 129
Other
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $210 $527