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Fujifilm T400 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Fujifilm T400 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Fujifilm T400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 159g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Revealed March 2011
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Fujifilm T400 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm T400 vs Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T400 was manufactured 10 months after the RS1500 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm T400 matches up versus the RS1500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm T400 RS1500 
RevealedJanuary 2012March 2011More modern by 10 months

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Fujifilm T400

 RS1500 Fujifilm T400 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm T400 RS1500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T400 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm T400 enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T400 and the RS1500.

Fujifilm T400 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T400 and RS1500 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T400 and RS1500.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm T400 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T400 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T400 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T400 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Portrait photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography advice
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Street photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Sports photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Travel photography features
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography features
65
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (180 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
67
environment proofing
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T400
Landscape photography with Pentax RS1500
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T400
Vlogging with Pentax RS1500
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm T400 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T400 and Pentax RS1500
 Fujifilm FinePix T400Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T400 Pentax Optio RS1500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2011-03-16
Body design 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lbs) 157 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 180 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $150 $150