Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H300

Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The RZ18 was released 3 years before the H300 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the RZ18 matches up versus the H300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio RZ18 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax RZ18 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax RZ18 provides outside 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 H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the RZ18 against the H300.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the RZ18 and H300 is 92 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ18 and H300.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony H300 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older RZ18 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.