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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Fujifilm Real 3D W3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 66 x 28mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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
  • Launched March 2011
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and RS1500 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was launched 7 months before the RS1500 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades against the RS1500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 RS1500 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1150k230kSharper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 RS1500 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
LaunchedMarch 2011August 2010More modern by 7 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 RS1500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has got outer measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Pentax RS1500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus the RS1500.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and RS1500 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and RS1500.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax RS1500 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography highlights
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Street photography with Pentax RS1500
45
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (230g)
54
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Sports photography camera
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography details
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography details
48
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (230 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
67
weather proof
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography factors
27
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging information
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging information
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (230 grams)
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Pentax RS1500
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Pentax Optio RS1500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-17 2011-03-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,150k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 157g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $900 $150