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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also Known as FinePix F75EXR
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
  • Revealed March 2011
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and RS1500 (14MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and RS1500 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The F70EXR was introduced 20 months prior to the RS1500 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the F70EXR matches up versus the RS1500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Pentax RS1500

 F70EXR RS1500 

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 RS1500 F70EXR 
RevealedMarch 2011July 2009More modern by 20 months
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Pentax RS1500

 F70EXR RS1500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F70EXR comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the F70EXR and the RS1500.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and RS1500 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the F70EXR and RS1500.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The F70EXR having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax RS1500 will deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography features
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography features
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
35
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
54
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography info
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Travel photography with Pentax RS1500
61
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
very long reach (270mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography information
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography information
31
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F70EXR
Vlogging with Pentax RS1500
28
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Pentax RS1500
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRPentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Pentax Optio RS1500
Other name FinePix F75EXR -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-03-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3616 x 2712 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 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 205g (0.45 lb) 157g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $280 $150