Nikon Z5 with Pentax Optio RZ18 Overview
Let's compare Pentax Optio RZ18 with Nikon Z5.
These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras.
Pentax RZ18 was released in 2011, and Nikon Z5 in 2020.
Z5 is newer, which is a plus. Optio RZ18 9 years older.
The sensor resolution of Z5 is greater than that of Optio RZ18. The difference of 8 MP is quite a lot.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Z5), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Nikon Z5, the maximum ISO is greater by 44800.
Both cameras have Sensor-shift image stabilization.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Z5 has electronic viewfinder, and the Optio RZ18 doesn’t have.
Viewfinder Z5 has a higher resolution of 3690k dots, Optio RZ18 has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Pentax Optio RZ18 has 4.5 fps continuous shooting.
Pentax Optio RZ18 has 4.5 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
Optio RZ18 |
Z5 |
| Brand |
Pentax
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Nikon
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| Model |
Optio RZ18 |
Z5 |
| Announced |
September, 2011 |
July, 2020 |
| Body Type |
Compact |
SLR-style mirrorless |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
Nikon Z |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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1x |
| Number of Lenses |
0 |
20 |
| Macro Focus Range |
4 |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Tilting |
| Screen Resolution |
460k pixels |
1,040kk pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
None |
Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
100%% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.8 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
9 |
273 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/4 sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 sec |
1/ sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
1.0 fps |
4.5 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
2.80 |
no built-in flash |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
± EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
1/2.3 |
Full frame |
| Sensor Type |
CCD |
CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
6.08 x 4.56 mm |
mm |
| Sensor Area |
27.7 mm² |
0.0 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
16 MP |
24 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
4608 x 3456 |
6016 x 4016 |
| Max Native ISO |
6400 |
51200 |
| Min Native ISO |
80 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
102400 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
50 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1280 x 720 |
3840 x 2160 |
| Video Formats |
Motion JPEG |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
0 shots |
470 shots |
| Battery Type |
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Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
D-LI92 |
EN-EL15c |
| Physical |
| Weight |
178 g |
675 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
97 x 61 x 33 mm |
134 x 101 x 70 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
2 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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