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Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Launched March 2011
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Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax RS1500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm T550 was revealed 23 months later than the RS1500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm T550 scores vs the RS1500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm T550 RS1500 
LaunchedJanuary 2013March 2011Fresher by 23 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Fujifilm T550

 RS1500 Fujifilm T550 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm T550 RS1500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 provides physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax RS1500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T550 and the RS1500.

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and RS1500.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm T550 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T550 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
Portrait photography with Pentax RS1500
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography details
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography information
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography information
75
lighter than others in class (136g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
environment proofing
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography features
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography features
47
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
40
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging advice
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging advice
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than others in class (136g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Pentax RS1500
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Pentax Optio RS1500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $160 $150