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Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Launched September 2011
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed September 2011
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Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Pentax RZ18 and Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the RZ18 (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The RZ18 was brought out at a similar time to the WB750 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the RZ18 scores against the WB750 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Samsung WB750

 RZ18 WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Pentax RZ18

 WB750 RZ18 

Common features in the Pentax RZ18 and Samsung WB750

 RZ18 WB750 
RevealedSeptember 2011September 2011Same age
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax RZ18 has physical measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung WB750 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the RZ18 versus the WB750.

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RZ18 and WB750 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ18 and WB750.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax RZ18 to produce greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax RZ18 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Portrait photography camera
36
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax RZ18 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than average (178g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Sports photography information
Samsung WB750 Sports photography information
47
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB750 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than average (178 grams)
environment sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (193g)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography features
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Vlogging features
Samsung WB750 Vlogging features
30
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (178g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (193g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ18 and Samsung WB750
 Pentax Optio RZ18Samsung WB750
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio RZ18 Samsung WB750
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-09-12 2011-09-01
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4096 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178 grams (0.39 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $210 $339