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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Fujifilm Real 3D W1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 260g - 124 x 68 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
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 Real 3D W1 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and RS1500 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was released 20 months before the RS1500 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 scores against the RS1500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 RS1500 
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 RS1500 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
ReleasedMarch 2011July 2009More recent by 20 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 RS1500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 enjoys exterior measurements of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and the RS1500.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and RS1500 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and RS1500.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax RS1500 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Portrait photography with Pentax RS1500
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Street photography info
Pentax RS1500 Street photography info
45
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (260g)
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sports photography information
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography information
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Travel photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography factors
48
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (260g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
67
environment proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Landscape photography camera
26
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
40
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Vlogging info
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging info
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (260 grams)
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Pentax RS1500
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Pentax Optio RS1500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2011-03-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip RP (Real Photo) 3D -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 260g (0.57 lbs) 157g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 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
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $900 $150