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Fujifilm S1500 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm S1500 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Released February 2009
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2011
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S1500 versus Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was introduced 3 years prior to the RZ18 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades vs the RZ18 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm S1500 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Fujifilm S1500

 RZ18 Fujifilm S1500 
RevealedSeptember 2011February 2009More recent by 31 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm S1500 RZ18 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1500 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1500 offers outer measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 and the RZ18.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and RZ18 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and RZ18.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax RZ18 to show extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1500
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ18
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no manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Street photography camera
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than average (178g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography details
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography details
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography information
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography information
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flash built-in
long zoom (396mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average (178g)
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1500
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ18
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging features
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging features
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
30
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (178 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Pentax RZ18
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Pentax Optio RZ18
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-17 2011-09-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-396mm (12.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345 grams (0.76 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $210