Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax RS1500
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
- Launched January 2012
(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
- Introduced March 2011
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In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and RS1500 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm Z1000EXR was manufactured 10 months after the RS1500 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up against the RS1500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR and Pentax Optio RS1500. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Pentax RS1500
| Fujifilm Z1000EXR | RS1500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 | March 2011 | More modern by 10 months | |
| Display sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
| Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
| Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR
| RS1500 | Fujifilm Z1000EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Pentax RS1500
| Fujifilm Z1000EXR | RS1500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs the RS1500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and RS1500.
All in all, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm Z1000EXR will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Pentax |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2011-03-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 9cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 157 gr (0.35 lb) | 157 gr (0.35 lb) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 photos | 260 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-45A | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $0 | $150 |