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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(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
Pentax RS1500
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm F550 EXR RS1500 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 RS1500 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm F550 EXR RS1500 
RevealedJuly 2011March 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2")
35
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography features
Pentax RS1500 Street photography features
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (215 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2")
54
environment proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography details
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography details
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long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography features
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography features
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lighter than average (215 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography highlights
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decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging information
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging information
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Pentax RS1500
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRPentax Optio RS1500
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