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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
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 AV250 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The AV250 was announced 2 months prior to the RS1500 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the AV250 scores against the RS1500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Pentax RS1500

 AV250 RS1500 

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the FujiFilm AV250

 RS1500 AV250 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax RS1500

 AV250 RS1500 
IntroducedJanuary 2011March 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 provides 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") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax RS1500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the AV250 and the RS1500.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and RS1500 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and RS1500.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the FujiFilm AV250 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Portrait photography camera
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography info
Pentax RS1500 Street photography info
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography factors
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
37
good MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography features
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography features
62
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
67
weather sealing
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV250
Landscape photography with Pentax RS1500
32
great maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
40
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging highlights
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging highlights
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax RS1500
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Pentax Optio RS1500
Also called as FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology 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
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 grams (0.37 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
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 shots 260 shots
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $160 $150