FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax RS1500
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93 Imaging
37 Features
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(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
(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 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").

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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 & Pentax Optio RS1500. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Pentax RS1500
AV250 | RS1500 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the FujiFilm AV250
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax RS1500
AV250 | RS1500 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | March 2011 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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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 |