FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax RS1500
94 Imaging
37 Features
16 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
30 Overall
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Released January 2011
- Alternate Name is FinePix AV205
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced March 2011

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview
The following is a comprehensive analysis of the FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The AV200 was announced 2 months earlier than the RS1500 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the AV200 grades versus the RS1500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AV200 & Pentax Optio RS1500. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm AV200 Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Pentax RS1500
AV200 | RS1500 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the FujiFilm AV200
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Pentax RS1500
AV200 | RS1500 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | March 2011 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV200 features external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax RS1500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the AV200 vs the RS1500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the AV200 and RS1500 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV200 and RS1500.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos but you should take the age of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix AV200 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
Alternative name | FinePix AV205 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2011-03-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lb) | 157 gr (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 images | 260 images |
Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $0 | $150 |