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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(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
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
  • Introduced March 2011
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR RS1500 
IntroducedJanuary 2012March 2011More modern by 10 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper 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 typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography factors
34
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
34
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography information
Pentax RS1500 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
environment sealing
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Landscape photography camera
43
pretty wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
40
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging factors
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging factors
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no mic support
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Pentax RS1500
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRPentax 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