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FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(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
Pentax RS1500
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Pentax RS1500

 AV200 RS1500 

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the FujiFilm AV200

 RS1500 AV200 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Pentax RS1500

 AV200 RS1500 
IntroducedJanuary 2011March 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

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

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography info
Pentax RS1500 Street photography info
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography details
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography details
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
37
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Travel photography camera
56
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
67
weather sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Landscape photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
40
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV200
Vlogging with Pentax RS1500
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Pentax RS1500
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Pentax Optio RS1500
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