FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax RS1500

On this page, we are looking at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was manufactured 13 months prior to the RS1500 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the JZ300 scores versus the RS1500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 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).

Analyze the FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax RS1500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the JZ300 and the RS1500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and RS1500 is 93 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and RS1500.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax RS1500 to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.