Here are a range of sample photos taken on the Pentax Optio RZ18 compact digital camera with an 18x optical zoom lens.
| Pentax Optio RZ18 in Compact Cameras
Pentax Optio RZ18 Lens Extended
The Pentax Optio RZ18 is a compact camera with a wide angle 18x optical zoom lens, equivalent to 25 - 450mm. It features dual image stabilisation, a 16 megapixel sensor, 3 inch screen with 460k dots and 720p video. The RZ18 is available in white, black or orange for around £169.00. We will be posting our full review shortly, until then, click the images to view larger versions, and click "Hi-Res" to view the full size image. Additional sample photos can be viewed here.

Pentax Optio RZ18 Screen
Pentax Optio RZ18 ISO test images
Pentax Optio RZ18 White-balance test images
Pentax Optio RZ18 Lens test images
Pentax Optio RZ18 Specifications
Manufacturer | Pentax | |
Lens | ||
Max Aperture | f/3.5 - f/5.9 | |
35mm equivalent | 25mm - 450mm | |
Optical Zoom | 18x | |
Image Sensor | ||
Pixels | 16.1Mp (Megapixels) | |
Pixels (W) | 4608 | |
Pixels (H) | 3456 | |
Sensor Type | CCD | |
Sensor Size | 1/2.33 inch | |
Sensor Size (width) | 6.08mm | |
Sensor Size (height) | 4.56mm | |
Aspect Ratio |
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LCD Monitor | ||
LCD Monitor | 3in | |
Screen resolution | 460,000 dots | |
Touch Screen | No | |
Focusing | ||
Min Focus | 4cm | |
Focusing modes | ||
Exposure Control | ||
Shutter speeds shortest | 1/2000sec | |
Shutter speeds longest | 4sec | |
Bulb mode | No | |
Exp modes |
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Metering |
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ISO sensitivity | 80 - 6400 | |
White balance |
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Exposure Comp | +/-2 | |
Shooting Options | ||
Continuous shooting | 9fps | |
Video | ||
Movie mode | Yes | |
Video Resolution |
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Video FPS | 30, 15 | |
Stereo Sound | No | |
Optical Zoom with Video | No | |
Other Features | ||
Image Stabilisation | Yes | |
Interface | ||
HDMI | No | |
USB | USB | |
Wi-Fi | No | |
Storage | ||
Card Type |
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File Type |
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Power Source | ||
Battery Type | Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI92 | |
Battery Life (CIPA rating) | 240shots | |
Box Contents | ||
Box Contents | USB Cable I-USB7, AV Cable I-AVC7, Li-Ion Battery D-LI92, Battery Charger Kit K-BC92, Strap O-ST104, Software CD-ROM S-SW121 | |
Dimensions | ||
Weight | 170g | |
Width | 107.5mm | |
Height | 60mm | |
Depth | 35mm |
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