Fujifilm S1500 vs Pentax RZ18
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Pentax Optio RZ18. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Pentax RZ18
Fujifilm S1500 | RZ18 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Fujifilm S1500
RZ18 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Revealed | September 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 31 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Pentax RZ18
Fujifilm S1500 | RZ18 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Fujifilm S1500 versus Pentax RZ18 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S1500 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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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 |