Pentax Optio RZ18

By TechRadar on December 18, 2012

TechRadar rating3/5For18x zoom lensBig and bright screenGreat Dynamic Range settingSensible button layoutAgainstCan't zoom while recording videosNoise at lower ISOsSlow processing timesStruggled with strong colours in bright conditionsPentax Optio...

By Expert Reviews on May 17, 2012

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...

By GadgetSpeak on March 09, 2012

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...

By DigitalVersus on January 10, 2012

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...

By PhotographyBLOG on December 12, 2011

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...

By ePHOTOzine on November 29, 2011

The competition for mid-zoom cameras is hotting up, with most of the major manufacturers offering their own version. For its price, the RZ18 packs a versatile zoom lens and produces decent pictures. Video quality is good but there is no optical zoom...

By itreviews.com on November 16, 2011

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...

By CNET UK on November 10, 2011

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...

By Betabuzz on February 26, 2012

Die Pentax Optio RZ-18 ist eine gelungene Einsteiger-Digitalkamera mit einem extrastarken Zoom. Letzterer, aber auch die Bildqualität sind für den zugrunde gelegten Preis klar überdurchschnittlich. Somit ist das Gerät eine...