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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Announced January 2009
Pentax RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S8100fd vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax RS1500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and RS1500 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was revealed 3 years earlier than the RS1500 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades against the RS1500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm S8100fd RS1500 

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 RS1500 Fujifilm S8100fd 
ReleasedMarch 2011January 2009Fresher by 26 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm S8100fd RS1500 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd has physical measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the RS1500.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and RS1500 is 75 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and RS1500.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax RS1500 to give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography features
Pentax RS1500 Street photography features
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography details
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography details
32
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
37
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography factors
53
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
weather sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Landscape photography with Pentax RS1500
35
you can focus manually
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
40
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging factors
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging factors
24
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax RS1500
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdPentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Pentax Optio RS1500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-15 2011-03-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lb) 157 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 260 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
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 xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $150