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9 out of 10
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 58 reviews of Pentax Optio RZ18 from international magazines and websites.
Conclusion: The average review rating is 7.05/10. Comparing these reviews to 668283 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 89/100 (or 8.9 out of 10) = Very Good Quality.
6 out of 10
Summary: The march of progress never ceases, but we still find it astonishing that this 16-megapixel camera with an 18x zoom and 3in screen costs just over £100. We wondered how Pentax had brought it in at such a low price, but close inspection reveals quite a...
Conclusion: 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
6 out of 10
Summary: In the very crowded travel zoom category, the RZ-18 does little to best the competition. Reviews point out the camera's poor image quality even at low ISOs, uncompetitive 720p HD video mode, and slow performance. The RZ-18's price has plummeted since...
4 out of 10
Summary: At one time, Pentax menus were pretty unappealing. The Optio H90 was a particularly painful example of this. Unfortunately, things haven't changed all that much in the RZ18. The icons are a little rounder, but this new camera still has the same...
Conclusion: 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...
Pro : Easy to use ; 720p HD video ; Not too expensive for an 18x zoom
Cons : Picture quality could be better, especially from 800 ISO upwards ; Lens quality isn't consistent ; Poor-quality sound in video mode ; Tight screen viewing angles ; Very plastic body
7 out of 10
Summary: The Pentax Optio RZ18 has a massive 18x optical zoom and is put the test by Daniel Bell.
Pro : Keenly priced; Good video quality; D-lighting
Cons : Noise significant at ISO 800 upwards