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Nikon S5300 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
Pentax RS1500
(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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Nikon S5300 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon S5300 and Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was introduced 2 years after the RS1500 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S5300 grades vs the RS1500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Pentax RS1500

 S5300 RS1500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014March 2011Newer by 35 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Nikon S5300

 RS1500 S5300 

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Pentax RS1500

 S5300 RS1500 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5300 features outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S5300 vs the RS1500.

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and RS1500.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S5300 to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer S5300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Portrait photography camera
41
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (138 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 Sports photography info
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography info
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
37
good MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 Travel photography features
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography features
66
lighter than average in class (138g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
67
environment proof
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 Landscape photography info
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography info
46
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
40
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S5300
Vlogging with Pentax RS1500
35
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (138 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Nikon S5300 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Pentax RS1500
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S5300 Pentax Optio RS1500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-07 2011-03-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-208mm (8.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 138 grams (0.30 lb) 157 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 180 photographs 260 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 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 1 1
Retail pricing $180 $150