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Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • 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
  • Revealed March 2011
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm Z35 versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and RS1500 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was launched 20 months before the RS1500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm Z35 matches up vs the RS1500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm Z35 RS1500 

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Fujifilm Z35

 RS1500 Fujifilm Z35 
RevealedMarch 2011July 2009More recent by 20 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm Z35 RS1500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z35 has got physical measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 vs the RS1500.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z35 and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z35 and RS1500.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Pentax RS1500 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z35
Portrait photography with Pentax RS1500
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z35
Street photography with Pentax RS1500
54
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z35
Sports photography with Pentax RS1500
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
36
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z35
Travel photography with Pentax RS1500
55
lighter than competition (125g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
67
weather proofing
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography information
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography information
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
40
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging advice
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Pentax RS1500
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Pentax Optio RS1500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2011-03-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.90 m
Flash settings 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 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 125 grams (0.28 lb) 157 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 - 260 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $130 $150