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Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched July 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
  • Released March 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm A170 versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and RS1500 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was launched 20 months earlier than the RS1500 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm A170 grades against the RS1500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm A170 RS1500 

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Fujifilm A170

 RS1500 Fujifilm A170 
ReleasedMarch 2011July 2009More modern by 20 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm A170 RS1500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A170 offers external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has measurements 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 A170 versus Pentax RS1500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus the RS1500.

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and RS1500 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and RS1500.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax RS1500 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography information
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography details
Pentax RS1500 Street photography details
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
weather proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography info
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography info
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
37
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A170
Travel photography with Pentax RS1500
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
weather proofing
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography information
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography information
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
40
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging features
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Pentax RS1500
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Pentax Optio RS1500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2011-03-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3664 x 2748 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 157g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 - 260 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $80 $150