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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Pentax RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 JX500 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was revealed 10 months after the RS1500 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades vs the RS1500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm JX500 RS1500 
ReleasedJanuary 2012March 2011Newer by 10 months

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Fujifilm JX500

 RS1500 Fujifilm JX500 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm JX500 RS1500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX500 has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax RS1500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the RS1500.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and RS1500.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm JX500 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography advice
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography info
Pentax RS1500 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition (113g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Sports photography camera
31
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography info
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition (113 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
weather proof
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography information
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography information
33
decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
weather proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Pentax RS1500
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Pentax Optio RS1500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2011-03-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 lbs) 157g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $90 $150