Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax RS1500

Below is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR and Pentax RS1500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and RS1500 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was unveiled 23 months later than the RS1500 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm F900EXR matches up against the RS1500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR & Pentax Optio RS1500. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F900EXR comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR and the RS1500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F900EXR and RS1500 is 90 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F900EXR and RS1500.

Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F900EXR will give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F900EXR provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.