Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB700

Below is a thorough overview of the Pentax RZ18 and Samsung WB700, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The RZ18 was brought out 9 months later than the WB700 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the RZ18 matches up vs the WB700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio RZ18 & Samsung WB700. The entire galleries are available at Pentax RZ18 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax RZ18 features exterior 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) and the Samsung WB700 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the RZ18 vs the WB700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RZ18 and WB700 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the RZ18 and WB700.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax RZ18 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger RZ18 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.