Optio RZ18 White

  • 16 megapixels
  • 18X zoom
  • Slim footprint

GET CLOSE. 18X CLOSER.

The PENTAX Optio RZ18 packs a big 18X 25-450mm equivalent lens into a slim body with a compact camera footprint.  Powerful technologies such as PENTAX Shake Reduction, Auto Picture and scene modes, face detection, and 9 point autofocus take the guesswork out of capturing outstanding still images and video.

 
  • 18X Zoom

    Generous 18X zoom (equivalent to 25-450mm) with extra wide angle lens captures subjects near and far.

  • Slim footprint

    Slim footprint for outstanding portability and inconspicuous use.

  • 3 inch LCD

    Large 3 inch LCD with HVGA resolution (460,000 dots).

  • Special effects filters

    Creative special effects filters add artistic flair to the common snapshot.

  • Face detection

    Face detection for perfectly focused and exposed portraits, includes a dedicated pet recognition feature.

  • Remote control sensor

    Remote control sensor works with any optional PENTAX infrared remote control (sold separately).

  • Available in black, white, orange

    Available in several stylish colors including black, white, and orange.

  • 16 megapixels

    High resolution 16 megapixel sensor for large prints or aggressive image cropping.

  • PENTAX Shake Reduction

    Multiple PENTAX Shake Reduction (SR) image stabilization options, including sensor-shift SR, for sharp images in any lighting.

  • Automatic shooting modes

    Powerful automatic shooting modes such as Auto Picture and scene modes take the guesswork out of great photography.

  • 9-point autofocus

    Advanced 9-point autofocus with a 4cm super macro mode.

  • HD video

    Widescreen HD video in 720p at 30 frames per second.

  • SD, SDHC, SDXC compatibility

    Compatible with SD, SDHC, and modern SDXC memory cards.

Type

Compact Digital Camera

Sensor

Type: 1/2.33” interline transfer CCD w primary color filter Effective pixels: 16 Total pixels: 16.56 Recorded resolutions Still: 16M (4608x3456), 12M (1:1, 3456x3456), 12M (16:9, 4608x2592), 7M (3072x2304), 2M (16:9, 1920x1080), VGA (640x480) Movie: HD (1280x720p30/15), VGA (640x480p30/15), QVGA (320x240p30/15) Quality levels: Fixed

Lens

Type/construction: smc PENTAX zoom lens, 12e in 11g (4 aspheric elements) Optical zoom: 18X Focal length (equiv.): 4.5-81.0mm (25-450mm) Digital zoom: 7.2X Combined zoom: 130X Intelligent zoom: Approx 27X at 7M to 130X at VGA Aperture: F3.5-5.9

Focus System

Type: TTL contrast detection autofocus Focus modes: 9 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Macro, Super Macro, Infinity Landscape, Pan Focus, Manual Focus Manual focus: Yes Macro focus: Yes (Macro and Super Macro available) Focus lock: Yes (by pressing the shutter button half way) Focus range Normal: 1.31’ to infinity (wide), 4.3’ to infinity (tele) Macro: 0.33 to 1.64’ (wide) Super Macro: 0.13-0.98’ (wide) (4cm)

Viewfinder

N/A

LCD Monitor

LCD screen: 3.0” TFT color LCD LCD resolution: HVGA (460000 dots)

Flash

Type: Built-in series control auto flash Flash modes: Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye Effective range: 14’ (wide, auto ISO), 8.5’ (tele, auto ISO)

Storage Media

Internal memory: 96 MB Removable memory: SD, SDHC, SDXC

Interfaces

Ports: USB 2.0 hi-speed, AV out Video out: NTSC, PAL Printer interfaces: n/a

Power Supply

Power source: Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI92 Recordable images: TBD Playback time: TBD Movie recording time: TBD Audio recording time: TBD AC adapter available: Yes (optional)

Physical Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.3 x 2.4 x 1.4” Weight Without battery or removable memory: 6.0 oz Loaded and ready: 6.7 oz Construction material(s): Polycarbonate Operating temperature: 32-104°F Weather Resistant: n/a Shock Resistant: n/a

Language Support

English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Thai, Korean, Simplified/Traditional Chinese

Image Stabilization

Still: Sensor-Shift SR, Pixel Track SR, Digital SR (ISO 3200-6400 5M) Movie: Movie SR

ISO Sensitivity

Auto: 80-1600, Digital SR (80-6400) (ISO 3200-6400 5M) Manual: 80-6400

White Balance

Auto preset modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent Manual mode(s): Yes

Shutter

Type: Programmed AE electronic lens shutter w CCD electronic shutter Shutter speed: 1/2000 to 1/4 sec, up to 4 sec in Night Scene mode

Capture Modes

Mode selection: Auto Picture, Program, Portrait, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Movie, Landscape, Blue Sky, Sunset, Flower, Sport, Pet, Digital SR (ISO 3200-6400 5M), Natural Skin Tone, Kids, Fireworks, Frame Composite (3M), Party, Food, Candlelight, Text, Surf & Snow, Digital Wide (5M), Digital Panorama (2M per frame), Green, Voice Recording (via reprogrammable Green button) Auto Picture modes: Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Standard, Flower, Sport, Candlelight, Blue Sky, Sunset, Text, Group Photo, Pet, Portrait x Blue Sky, Portrait x Sunset, Portrait x Backlight Custom Image Modes: n/a Green simplified mode available: Yes Face detection available: Yes, up to 32 faces in 0.03 sec, Smile Capture, Blink Detection, Pet Recognition (up to 1 face from 3 pre-registered pet faces) P/A/S/M/B: P Date stamp: Yes, date, date-time, time (not available in Green mode) Digital filters (capture): n/a Dynamic Range adjustment: Yes (shadow, highlight) File/Folder customization: Folder (date, PENTAX)

Drive Modes

Mode selection: One Shot, Self-Timer (10s, 2s, Remote 3s), Continuous, Burst (5M, L/M/H), Remote Control Continuous FPS: Approx 0.89 FPS (Burst L 2.5 FPS for 10 frames at 5M, Burst M 5.26 FPS for 20 frames at 5M, Burst H 9.09 FPS for 40 frames at 5M) Multi-exposure: n/a Interval: n/a HDR: n/a Continuous FPS: TBD Multi-exposure: n/a Interval: n/a HDR: n/a

Playback Modes

Mode selection: One Shot, Index (4 or 9 thumbnails), Magnification (up to 10X, scrollable), Movie Playback, Sound Playback, Histogram, Folder Display, Select & Delete, Calendar Mode pallet: Slideshow, Image Rotation, Small Face Filter, Digital Filter, Frame Composite (3M), Movie Edit, Redeye Edit, Resize, Cropping, Image & Sound Copy, Voice Memo, Protect, DPOF, Startup Screen, Face Zooming Digital filters (playback): B&W, Sepia, Toy Camera, Retro, Color, Extract Color, Color Emphasis, High Contrast, Starburst, Soft, Brightness, Miniature Movie edit: Save as Still Image, Movie Divide

File Formats

Still: JPG (EXIF 2.3), DCF 2.0, DPOF, PIM III Movie (compression): AVI (Motion JPG) Sound: WAV (PCM), Monaural

Computer Requirements

*For direct device connectivity. Bundled software requirements may vary. Windows: Windows XP(SP3), Vista, 7, USB port Mac: MacOS 10.3.9, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, USB port

  • USB Cable I-USB7
  • Li-Ion Battery D-LI92
  • Strap O-ST104
  • AV Cable I-AVC7
  • Battery Charger Kit K-BC92

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