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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Renewed by Fujifilm F800EXR
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
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm F770EXR versus Pentax RS1500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and RS1500 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was launched 10 months later than the RS1500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm F770EXR grades versus the RS1500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm F770EXR RS1500 
ReleasedJanuary 2012March 2011Fresher by 10 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 RS1500 Fujifilm F770EXR 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm F770EXR RS1500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F770EXR enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and 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") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F770EXR versus Pentax RS1500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR vs the RS1500.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F770EXR and RS1500 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F770EXR and RS1500.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F770EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm F770EXR will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F770EXR should have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Portrait photography with Pentax RS1500
43
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2")
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Street photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Street photography advice
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (234 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
54
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Sports photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography factors
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Travel photography details
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography details
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lighter than others (234g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
weather proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Landscape photography features
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography features
49
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
saves RAW files
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no Timelapse mode
40
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Vlogging advice
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (234 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Pentax RS1500
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXRPentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Pentax Optio RS1500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 234 gr (0.52 pounds) 157 gr (0.35 pounds)
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 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 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $480 $150