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Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP60
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP80
Pentax RS1500
(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
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm XP70 and Pentax RS1500, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was released 2 years later than the RS1500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores against the RS1500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm XP70 RS1500 
RevealedJanuary 2014March 2011Fresher by 35 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Fujifilm XP70

 RS1500 Fujifilm XP70 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm XP70 RS1500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP70 comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 vs the RS1500.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and RS1500 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP70 and RS1500.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP70 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP70 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP70
Street photography with Pentax RS1500
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
weather sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography features
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography features
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
37
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
weather sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography information
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography information
40
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
40
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging highlights
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging highlights
34
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Pentax RS1500
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Pentax Optio RS1500
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-06 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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 range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lb) 157 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 210 shots 260 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $199 $150