Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax RS1500
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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(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
(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 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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X20 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Pentax RS1500
Fujifilm X20 | RS1500 | |||
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Launched | April 2013 | March 2011 | More modern by 26 months | |
Screen dimension | 2.8" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Fujifilm X20
RS1500 | Fujifilm X20 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Pentax RS1500
Fujifilm X20 | RS1500 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and RS1500 is 83 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Fujifilm X20 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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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 |