Pentax RZ18 vs Sony NEX-F3

Below is a complete overview of the Pentax RZ18 vs Sony NEX-F3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is very similar but the RZ18 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The RZ18 was unveiled 11 months before the NEX-F3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the RZ18 grades versus the NEX-F3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio RZ18 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are available at Pentax RZ18 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax RZ18 offers 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) while the Sony NEX-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Examine the Pentax RZ18 vs Sony NEX-F3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the RZ18 and the NEX-F3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RZ18 and NEX-F3 is 92 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ18 and NEX-F3.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The RZ18 comes with the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The older RZ18 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.