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Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Pentax RZ18 versus Samsung WB30F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The RZ18 was introduced 16 months earlier than the WB30F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the RZ18 scores vs the WB30F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Samsung WB30F

 RZ18 WB30F 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Pentax RZ18

 WB30F RZ18 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013September 2011Fresher by 16 months

Common features in the Pentax RZ18 and Samsung WB30F

 RZ18 WB30F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax RZ18 offers outside 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 WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the RZ18 versus the WB30F.

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the RZ18 and WB30F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the RZ18 and WB30F.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older RZ18 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax RZ18
Street photography with Samsung WB30F
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (178 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Sports photography features
Samsung WB30F Sports photography features
46
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than competition (178 grams)
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax RZ18
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
30
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (178 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ18 and Samsung WB30F
 Pentax Optio RZ18Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio RZ18 Samsung WB30F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-09-12 2013-01-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178 grams (0.39 pounds) 128 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
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