Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax RS1500

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm XP50 and Pentax RS1500, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was released 10 months later than the RS1500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores against the RS1500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 & Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP50 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 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 consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 and the RS1500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and RS1500 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP50 and RS1500.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm XP50 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.