Nikon L810 vs Pentax RS1500
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Nikon L810 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
- Released February 2012
- Successor is Nikon L820
(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
- Announced March 2011
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Below, we will be matching up the Nikon L810 versus Pentax RS1500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe L810 was brought out 11 months later than the RS1500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the L810 grades vs the RS1500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Pentax RS1500
| L810 | RS1500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2012 |  | March 2011 | More recent by 11 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Nikon L810
| RS1500 | L810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Nikon L810 and Pentax RS1500
| L810 | RS1500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L810 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L810 offers physical dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and RS1500 is 74 and 93 respectively.
Nikon L810 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and RS1500.
Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon L810 to render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent L810 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Nikon L810 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L810 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L810 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-02-01 | 2011-03-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 23-585mm (25.4x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.2fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 430 gr (0.95 lb) | 157 gr (0.35 lb) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 300 images | 260 images |
| Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $280 | $150 |