Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB850F

Lets look more closely at the Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The RZ18 was announced 3 months earlier than the WB850F so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the RZ18 grades vs the WB850F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio RZ18 and Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax RZ18 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax RZ18 has physical dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Pentax RZ18 vs Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the RZ18 vs the WB850F.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the RZ18 and WB850F is 92 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the RZ18 and WB850F.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images but you need to take the release date of the products into consideration.