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Pentax Optio RZ18

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User ratings:
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3.7 out of 5
3 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
33 %
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Editorial reviews:
8
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2.8 out of 5
4 user ratings
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4 stars
25 %
3 stars
50 %
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25 %
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Pros

  • Image quality was excellent even when using lesser resolutions
  • surprisingly well to hold the camera securely in your hand
  • pleasing colour reproductions and good detail

Cons

  • a
  • the image quality is so poor after it has been compressed
  • RZ18 has no raised grips on the body design

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.08x4.56 mm
  • 16 Mpx
  • 4608, 3456 px
  • 3.5
  • Multi Point Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Pentax Optio RZ18 - Pros & Cons

Pentax Optio RZ18

Pros

  • Image quality was excellent even when using lesser resolutions
  • surprisingly well to hold the camera securely in your hand
  • pleasing colour reproductions and good detail
  • packs a versatile zoom lens and produces decent pictures
  • The menus are clear
  • well laid out and easy to use
  • the results were clean and full of detail
  • impressed us with accurate colours and sharp images at all levels of zoom
  • well laid out and easy enough to use
  • vibrant colours and plenty of detail

Cons

  • a
  • the image quality is so poor after it has been compressed
  • RZ18 has no raised grips on the body design
  • HD video recording is limited to 720p
  • times are too slow for our liking
  • Noise becomes very prominent at ISO 800 and at ISO 1600 it's
  • camera doesn't utilise the optical zoom lens during recording
  • noise levels at ISO 800 upwards
  • camera doesn't allow the use of optical zoom during recording
  • there is no optical zoom available during video recording
  • Does the Pentax RZ18 have Weather Sealing

Pentax Optio RZ18 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
6400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4608 x 3456 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Pentax Optio RZ18 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors17.0 Mpx
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution4608 x 3456 px
Other resolutions
  • 3456x3456
  • 4608x2592
  • 3072x2304
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom18.0 x
Digital zoom7.2 x
Minimum aperture3.5
Maximum aperture3.5
Focal length equiv25 - 450
Focus adjustmentManual
Contrast adjustmentyes
Autofocus
  • Multi Point Auto Focus
  • Spot Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range15.75 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range1.57 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserElectronic
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Movie
  • Program
  • Scene
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed4.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range2.8
Flash modes
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashno
Continuous drive1.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Candlelight
  • Fireworks
  • Night portrait
  • Party
  • Portrait
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight6.0 oz
Width4.25 in
Height2.36 in
Depth1.34 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)240
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
On/off switchyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Calendaryes
Date imprintingyes
Album organizationyes
Energy Star certifiedno
Frameyes
Tripod mounting supportedyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
Image editing modesRotating
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 6400
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 px
White balance presets4
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Sepia
Image stabilizerno
Image stabilization typeSensor-shift
Supported aspect ratios16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots460000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
HD typeHD
Supported video file formatsAVI
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playbackMovie
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Orange
  • White
Environmentally sealedyes
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Storage
Internal storage96.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Internal
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
WirelessEye-Fi Connected
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeno
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
AV outputyes

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Pentax Optio RZ18 Pentax - Editorial Reviews (8)

2.8
Based on 8 reviews
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Pentax Optio RZ18 Review : Pentax Optio RZ18
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Review : Pentax Optio RZ18

Not slim, not sleek and the cream colour makes it look a little strange. However the important thing is image quality and here I have no complaints, in fact this ultra compact model has other features not always found with other small <b>cameras</b>.

Pentax Optio RZ18 Pentax Optio RZ18 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 12.12.2011
Pentax Optio RZ18 Review | Photography Blog
3.5

The Pentax Optio RZ18 is a new travel-zoom camera with an 18x zoom lens and a 16 megapixel sensor. Also on offer are 720p HD movies, a 3-inch LCD screen and optical image stabilisation, all for under £199 / $299. Read our in-depth Pentax Optio RZ18 review now...

Pentax Optio RZ18 Pentax Optio RZ18 review
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TechRadar
Published: 18.12.2012
Pentax Optio RZ18 review
3.0

18x zoom and 16 megapixel resolution

Pentax Optio RZ18 Pentax Optio RZ18 review
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Pentax Optio RZ18 review

In het Pentax Optio RZ18 productdossier lees je alles over de Optio RZ18. Lees wat de Optio RZ18 allemaal kan op onze review- en specificatiepagina.

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CNET
Published: 10.11.2011
Pentax Optio RZ18

At £160 the Pentax Optio RZ18 superzoom's sharp, colourful pictures are far better than its price and build quality might lead you to expect.

Pentax Optio RZ18 Pentax RZ18 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 12.09.2011
Pentax RZ18 Review | Camera Decision
1.7

Pentax RZ18 is a 16.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 25-450 mm F3.5-5.9 lens. Read our RZ18 review to find its pros and cons.

Pentax Optio RZ18 Pentax RZ18 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 12.09.2011
Pentax RZ18 Review

Pentax RZ18 review, find out how the RZ18 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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Expert Reviews
Published: 17.05.2012
Pentax Optio RZ18 review
3.0

A big, sharp 18x zoom lens at an incredible price, but only consider it if you're not interested in video or low-light photography