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Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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
  • Revealed March 2011
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Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm A150 versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and RS1500 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was launched 3 years before the RS1500 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm A150 matches up vs the RS1500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm A150 RS1500 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Fujifilm A150

 RS1500 Fujifilm A150 
RevealedMarch 2011February 2009Newer by 25 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm A150 RS1500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A150 features external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm A150 versus Pentax RS1500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A150 and the RS1500.

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A150 and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A150 and RS1500.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax RS1500 to give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A150 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A150
Portrait photography with Pentax RS1500
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Street photography details
Pentax RS1500 Street photography details
54
lighter than others (130g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Sports photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Travel photography info
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography info
56
lighter than others (130g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography factors
27
nice screen size (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
40
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Vlogging details
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging details
25
lighter than others (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Pentax RS1500
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix A150 Pentax Optio RS1500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-04 2011-03-16
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 157g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $130 $150