• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 450.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax RZ18 advantages over Leica V-LUX 4

  • Thinner
    36 mm vs 110 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    190g vs 590g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Leica V-LUX 4 advantages over Pentax RZ18

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.54 vs 1.33 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • More telephoto lens reach
    600 mm vs 450 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic ZS8

Pentax RZ18
Panasonic ZS8
  • $210
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Faster shutter
Leica V-LUX 4
Panasonic ZS8
  • $1300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Nikon S9100

Pentax RZ18
Nikon S9100
  • $210
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • More pixels
  • $254
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • In-camera panoramas
Leica V-LUX 4
Nikon S9100
  • $1300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $254
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Thinner

Compared to Leica V-LUX 3

Pentax RZ18
Leica V-LUX 3
  • $210
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $1700
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
Leica V-LUX 4
Leica V-LUX 3
  • $1300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $1700
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compared to Sony H90

Pentax RZ18
Sony H90
  • $210
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
Leica V-LUX 4
Sony H90
  • $1300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Panasonic FZ200

Pentax RZ18
Panasonic FZ200
  • $210
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $890
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Leica V-LUX 4
Panasonic FZ200
  • $1300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Headphone jack
  • $890
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • In-camera panoramas
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