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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X30
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 X20 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X20 and Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and RS1500 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X20 was announced 2 years after the RS1500 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X20 grades versus the RS1500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm X20 RS1500 
LaunchedApril 2013March 2011More modern by 26 months
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Fujifilm X20

 RS1500 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Pentax RS1500

 Fujifilm X20 RS1500 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 provides outer measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X20 and Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the RS1500.

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and RS1500 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and RS1500.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax RS1500 will resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X20 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography information
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography information
46
manual focus
high flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
35
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X20
Street photography with Pentax RS1500
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (353g)
54
weather proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Sports photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
37
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
Travel photography with Pentax RS1500
60
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (353 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
67
weather proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
Landscape photography with Pentax RS1500
55
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
no Timelapse recording
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging factors
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (353 grams)
25
pretty wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Pentax RS1500
 Fujifilm X20Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X20 Pentax Optio RS1500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-04-29 2011-03-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 gr (0.78 lbs) 157 gr (0.35 lbs)
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 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 270 pictures 260 pictures
Battery format 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $500 $150