Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax RS1500

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm A100 and Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and RS1500 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was launched 3 years earlier than the RS1500 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm A100 matches up versus the RS1500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix A100 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm A100 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A100 provides exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and 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).

Look at the Fujifilm A100 and Pentax RS1500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A100 versus the RS1500.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A100 and RS1500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax RS1500 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.