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FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix T305
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
  • Launched March 2011
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm T300 versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The T300 was released 5 months later than the RS1500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the T300 scores vs the RS1500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Pentax RS1500

 T300 RS1500 

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the FujiFilm T300

 RS1500 T300 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Pentax RS1500

 T300 RS1500 
LaunchedJuly 2011March 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm T300 offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm T300 versus Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the T300 vs the RS1500.

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the T300 and RS1500 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the T300 and RS1500.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm T300
Portrait photography with Pentax RS1500
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Sports photography camera
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
37
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm T300
Travel photography with Pentax RS1500
65
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
67
environment proof
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Landscape photography camera
36
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Pentax RS1500
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Pentax Optio RS1500
Otherwise known as FinePix T305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2011-03-16
Physical type Compact 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 support
Headphone support
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 151 grams (0.33 lb) 157 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 180 pictures 260 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $250 $150