Pentax RZ18 vs Sony QX30
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Pentax RZ18 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed September 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Launched September 2014

Pentax RZ18 vs Sony QX30 Overview
Following is a in depth overview of the Pentax RZ18 versus Sony QX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The RZ18 was released 4 years earlier than the QX30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the RZ18 matches up vs the QX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax RZ18 vs Sony QX30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio RZ18 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax RZ18 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.