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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Fujifilm F200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.1) lens
  • 205g - 98 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched April 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
  • Announced March 2011
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and RS1500 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F200EXR was released 22 months prior to the RS1500 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm F200EXR scores against the RS1500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F200EXR over the Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm F200EXR RS1500 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Fujifilm F200EXR

 RS1500 Fujifilm F200EXR 
AnnouncedMarch 2011April 2009Newer by 22 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F200EXR and Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm F200EXR RS1500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F200EXR features physical dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Pentax RS1500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR compared to the RS1500.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F200EXR and RS1500 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F200EXR and RS1500.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F200EXR featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax RS1500 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F200EXR is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Portrait photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.6")
does not have RAW support
34
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Street photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.6")
does not have RAW support
54
weather sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Sports photography info
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.6")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Travel photography info
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography info
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Landscape photography details
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography details
38
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.6")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
40
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Vlogging info
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F200EXR and Pentax RS1500
 Fujifilm FinePix F200EXRPentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR Pentax Optio RS1500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-04-30 2011-03-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8 x 6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 205g (0.45 lb) 157g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $350 $150