Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax RS1500
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Pentax Optio RS1500. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Pentax RS1500
Fujifilm S8100fd | RS1500 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Fujifilm S8100fd
RS1500 | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Released | March 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 26 months |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax RS1500
Fujifilm S8100fd | RS1500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Compare the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax RS1500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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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 |