Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax RS1500

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X10 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

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).

Compare the Fujifilm X10 and Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.