Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax RS1500
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP and Pentax Optio RS1500. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm Z33WP Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Pentax RS1500
Fujifilm Z33WP | RS1500 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Fujifilm Z33WP
RS1500 | Fujifilm Z33WP | |||
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Launched | March 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 20 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Pentax RS1500
Fujifilm Z33WP | RS1500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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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 |