Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H20
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![Pentax Optio RZ18 front Pentax Optio RZ18 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-RZ18/Pentax-RZ18-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H20/Sony-H20-front.jpg)
87 Imaging
33 Features
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Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(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
- Announced September 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Released May 2009
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Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H20 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Pentax RZ18 versus Sony H20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the RZ18 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The RZ18 was manufactured 2 years after the H20 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the RZ18 grades against the H20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio RZ18 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax RZ18 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Sony H20
RZ18 | H20 | |||
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Released | September 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 29 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Pentax RZ18
H20 | RZ18 |
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Common features in the Pentax RZ18 and Sony H20
RZ18 | H20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax RZ18 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax RZ18 versus Sony H20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the RZ18 and the H20.
![Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H20 size comparison Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-RZ18-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H20-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the RZ18 and H20 is 92 and 87 respectively.
![Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-RZ18-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ18 and H20.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax RZ18 to result in greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher RZ18 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
![Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-Optio-RZ18-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-RZ18-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Pentax Optio RZ18 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax Optio RZ18 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-09-12 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 178g (0.39 pounds) | 250g (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $210 | $249 |