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Nikon P7700 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Nikon P7700 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Launched May 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P7100
Pentax RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon P7700 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon P7700 vs Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very similar but the P7700 (1/1.7") and RS1500 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The P7700 was brought out 2 years later than the RS1500 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the P7700 matches up against the RS1500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Pentax RS1500

 P7700 RS1500 
LaunchedMay 2013March 2011More recent by 27 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Nikon P7700

 RS1500 P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Pentax RS1500

 P7700 RS1500 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon P7700 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7700 has got exterior dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 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).

Take a look at the Nikon P7700 vs Pentax RS1500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the P7700 vs the RS1500.

Nikon P7700 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and RS1500 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7700 and RS1500.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P7700 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax RS1500 will offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent P7700 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P7700 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Portrait photography camera
46
focusing manually
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
35
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 Street photography info
Pentax RS1500 Street photography info
64
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (392g)
54
environment proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 Sports photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
37
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P7700
Travel photography with Pentax RS1500
65
better than average battery power (330 per charge)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (392 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
67
environment proofing
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 Landscape photography details
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography details
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 Vlogging info
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging info
75
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
heavier than competition (392g)
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon P7700 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Pentax RS1500
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7700 Pentax Optio RS1500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-05-28 2011-03-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 392 grams (0.86 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 191 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $499 $150