FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax RS1500

Below, we will be matching up the FujiFilm F300EXR and Pentax RS1500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and RS1500 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was announced 7 months before the RS1500 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the F300EXR scores versus the RS1500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Pentax Optio RS1500. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR features exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the F300EXR compared to the RS1500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and RS1500 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and RS1500.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax RS1500 will give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR is going to be behind in sensor tech.