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FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1880
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
  • Introduced March 2011
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the FujiFilm S1800 versus Pentax RS1500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was brought out 13 months prior to the RS1500 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S1800 scores vs the RS1500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Pentax RS1500

 S1800 RS1500 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the FujiFilm S1800

 RS1500 S1800 
IntroducedMarch 2011February 2010More recent by 13 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Pentax RS1500

 S1800 RS1500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1800 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 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).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S1800 versus Pentax RS1500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S1800 against the RS1500.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and RS1500 is 78 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and RS1500.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax RS1500 to provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older S1800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography info
Pentax RS1500 Street photography info
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography factors
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
37
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography advice
55
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography information
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography information
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Vlogging camera
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Pentax RS1500
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Pentax Optio RS1500
Otherwise known as FinePix S1880 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2011-03-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 pounds) 157g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 - 260 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA 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
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $180 $150