Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax RS1500
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Announced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed March 2011

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Pentax RS1500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and RS1500 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

The Fujifilm F550 EXR was brought out 5 months later than the RS1500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up against the RS1500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Pentax Optio RS1500. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Pentax RS1500
Fujifilm F550 EXR | RS1500 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR
RS1500 | Fujifilm F550 EXR | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Pentax RS1500
Fujifilm F550 EXR | RS1500 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | March 2011 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while 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).
Check the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Pentax RS1500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the RS1500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and RS1500 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and RS1500.
Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2011-03-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | 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 rate | 8.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | 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 | 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVI MPEG4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lb) | 157 grams (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 158 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-50 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $450 | $150 |