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Nikon P7800 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Revealed November 2013
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
  • Revealed March 2011
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Nikon P7800 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Nikon P7800 versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the P7800 (1/1.7") and RS1500 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The P7800 was announced 2 years later than the RS1500 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the P7800 scores versus the RS1500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Pentax RS1500

 P7800 RS1500 
RevealedNovember 2013March 2011More recent by 33 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Nikon P7800

 RS1500 P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Pentax RS1500

 P7800 RS1500 
Focus manually More exact focus
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7800 has got exterior measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the P7800 and the RS1500.

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and RS1500 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and RS1500.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P7800 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax RS1500 will show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern P7800 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Portrait photography camera
46
has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
35
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Street photography highlights
65
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (399 grams)
54
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (350 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
37
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 Travel photography information
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography information
68
good battery power (350 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (399 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
67
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography features
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography features
58
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
40
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 Vlogging highlights
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging highlights
75
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (399 grams)
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Nikon P7800 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Pentax RS1500
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7800 Pentax Optio RS1500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-25 2011-03-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias 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 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399 gr (0.88 lb) 157 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 200 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 260 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $550 $150