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The Pentax Optio RZ18 is an appealing travel-zoom camera with a truly versatile 18x zoom lens, but it's unfortunately let down by average image quality, no-frills build quality and slow processing times.The RZ18 takes a similar approach to previous Pe...
18x zoom lens, Big and bright screen, Great Dynamic Range setting, Sensible button layout
Can't zoom while recording videos, Noise at lower ISOs, Slow processing times, Struggled with strong colours in bright conditions
Buying Guide Best compact camera 2012 The Pentax Optio RZ18 has some obvious faults, but it also offers some impressive specifications at this low price point. And then there's that 18x zoom. We were genuinely impressed to find that high level of versatil...
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Published: 2012-12-18, Author: Jeff , review by: techradar.com
18x zoom lens, Big and bright screen, Great Dynamic Range setting, Sensible button layout
Can't zoom while recording videos, Noise at lower ISOs, Slow processing times, Struggled with strong colours in bright conditions
The camera does have some useful and effective features, such as the Dual Shake Reduction system and Dynamic Range setting, and the range of creative art filters and scene mode do produce strong effects. But for all the little things it does well, the Pe...
Abstract: 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 cameras....
Easy to use, 720p HD video, Not too expensive for an 18x zoom!
Picture quality could be better, especially from 800 ISO upwards, Lens quality isn't consistent, Poorquality sound in video mode, Tight screen viewing angles, Very plastic body
The Pentax Optio RZ18 is nothing out of the ordinary. It's an easy-to-use camera with a powerful zoom, but picture quality just isn't up to scratch. In this product category, we'd recommend the Olympus SZ-20 over this model, as even though its zoom isn...
18x superzoom; versatility; good performance in low light; high detail,
Pet face detection is flawed; no aperture or shutter priority settings; poor build quality.
Overall, Pentax has come up with a good-sized point and shoot with superb super-zoom capabilities is a versatile all-rounder. The build quality, video recording and features are basic, but its core performance in both low light and with detail in gener...
Some light spread on sharp contrasts; Poor choice of build materials
Ignore the low-tech case, the clicky buttons and the slightly grainy back screen and focus instead on the great results you can get from this mid-priced superzoom. The Pentax Optio RZ18 really is much better than its build quality suggests, and keenly ...
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