Pentax RZ18 vs Sony WX5
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Pentax RZ18 vs Sony WX5 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
- Released September 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2010
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On this page, we are analyzing the Pentax RZ18 and Sony WX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the RZ18 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe RZ18 was manufactured 15 months after the WX5 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the RZ18 grades against the WX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio RZ18 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax RZ18 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Sony WX5
| RZ18 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2011 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 15 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Pentax RZ18
| WX5 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax RZ18 and Sony WX5
| RZ18 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Pentax RZ18 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax RZ18 offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the RZ18 compared to the WX5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RZ18 and WX5 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Pentax RZ18 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ18 and WX5.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax RZ18 to give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent RZ18 provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Pentax RZ18 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Pentax Optio RZ18 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Optio RZ18 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-09-12 | 2010-07-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 4cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 461k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.80 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 178 gr (0.39 lbs) | 146 gr (0.32 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $210 | $250 |
