Fujifilm S4500 vs Pentax RS1500

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm S4500 vs Pentax RS1500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was launched 10 months after the RS1500 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S4500 scores against the RS1500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 & Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4500 provides outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S4500 vs Pentax RS1500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 and the RS1500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4500 and RS1500 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4500 and RS1500.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files though you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm S4500 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.