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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z33WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced July 2009
Pentax RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm Z33WP and Pentax RS1500, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and RS1500 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was unveiled 20 months before the RS1500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm Z33WP grades vs the RS1500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm Z33WP RS1500 

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 RS1500 Fujifilm Z33WP 
LaunchedMarch 2011July 2009Newer by 20 months
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm Z33WP RS1500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z33WP features external dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Z33WP and Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP and the RS1500.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z33WP and RS1500 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z33WP and RS1500.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax RS1500 to produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z33WP will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Portrait photography with Pentax RS1500
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography features
Pentax RS1500 Street photography features
60
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (110g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Sports photography camera
23
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
37
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography information
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography information
60
lighter than competition in class (110g)
environment proofing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
67
weather proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography highlights
26
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
40
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z33WP
Vlogging with Pentax RS1500
25
lighter than competition in class (110g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Pentax RS1500
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPPentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Pentax Optio RS1500
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-01 2011-03-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lb) 157 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $197 $150