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Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
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Pentax Optio RZ18 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Launched September 2011
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The RZ18 was released 3 years before the WB350F which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the RZ18 grades against the WB350F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Samsung WB350F

 RZ18 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Pentax RZ18

 WB350F RZ18 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014September 2011More modern by 28 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax RZ18 and Samsung WB350F

 RZ18 WB350F 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax RZ18 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the RZ18 and the WB350F.

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the RZ18 and WB350F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ18 and WB350F.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged RZ18 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography info
36
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Street photography features
Samsung WB350F Street photography features
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (178g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (276 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RZ18 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB350F Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competitors in class (178g)
weather proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competitors in class (276g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography details
49
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB350F Vlogging highlights
30
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (178 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
34
relatively wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (276 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ18 and Samsung WB350F
 Pentax Optio RZ18Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio RZ18 Samsung WB350F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-09-12 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178g (0.39 lb) 276g (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $210 $260