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Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm X10 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X20
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
  • Launched March 2011
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Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm X10 and Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and RS1500 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X10 was announced 17 months later than the RS1500 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up against the RS1500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm X10 RS1500 
LaunchedJuly 2012March 2011More recent by 17 months
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Fujifilm X10

 RS1500 Fujifilm X10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm X10 RS1500 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X10 provides outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus the RS1500.

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and RS1500 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X10 and RS1500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X10 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax RS1500 will offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X10 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Portrait photography camera
49
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
35
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography details
Pentax RS1500 Street photography details
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition (350 grams)
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X10
Sports photography with Pentax RS1500
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (270 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Travel photography camera
60
good battery pack (270 shots)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (350g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
environment proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography information
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography information
55
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (270 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Vlogging information
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging information
32
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (350 grams)
25
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Pentax RS1500
 Fujifilm X10Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X10 Pentax Optio RS1500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-07-11 2011-03-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 lb) 157g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots 260 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $600 $150