FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax RS1500

Here is a extensive overview of the FujiFilm F80EXR and Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is pretty similar but the F80EXR (1/2") and RS1500 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The F80EXR was launched 9 months before the RS1500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the F80EXR grades vs the RS1500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR and Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F80EXR comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm F80EXR and Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the F80EXR and the RS1500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F80EXR and RS1500 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the F80EXR and RS1500.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F80EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax RS1500 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older F80EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.