Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax RS1500
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
- Launched March 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed March 2011

Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview
Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax RS1500, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP200 was released 2 years later than the RS1500 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XP200 matches up versus the RS1500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP200 & Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP200 Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Pentax RS1500
Fujifilm XP200 | RS1500 | |||
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Revealed | March 2013 | ![]() | March 2011 | More recent by 25 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Fujifilm XP200
RS1500 | Fujifilm XP200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Pentax RS1500
Fujifilm XP200 | RS1500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP200 comes with outside dimensions of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax RS1500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 compared to the RS1500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP200 and RS1500 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP200 and RS1500.
As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP200 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix XP200 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-03-22 | 2011-03-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
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 | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 232g (0.51 lbs) | 157g (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") | 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 | 300 shots | 260 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-50A | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $250 | $150 |