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Fujifilm F750EXR vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Fujifilm F750EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Released March 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm F750EXR versus Pentax RS1500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F750EXR (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F750EXR (1/2") and RS1500 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F750EXR was manufactured 10 months later than the RS1500 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm F750EXR matches up vs the RS1500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F750EXR over the Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm F750EXR RS1500 
ReleasedJanuary 2012March 2011Fresher by 10 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Fujifilm F750EXR

 RS1500 Fujifilm F750EXR 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F750EXR and Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm F750EXR RS1500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F750EXR offers external dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F750EXR versus Pentax RS1500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F750EXR versus the RS1500.

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F750EXR and RS1500 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F750EXR and RS1500.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F750EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F750EXR will give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F750EXR provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR Portrait photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography advice
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
35
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F750EXR
Street photography with Pentax RS1500
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (234g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
54
weather proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F750EXR
Sports photography with Pentax RS1500
53
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR Travel photography information
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (234g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
weather proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F750EXR
Landscape photography with Pentax RS1500
45
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
40
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR Vlogging highlights
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging highlights
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm F750EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F750EXR and Pentax RS1500
 Fujifilm FinePix F750EXRPentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR Pentax Optio RS1500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2011-03-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234 gr (0.52 lbs) 157 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 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 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $445 $150