Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax RS1500

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.

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.

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.

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.