Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung TL500

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio RZ18 and Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax RZ18 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

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.

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

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.