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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed July 2020
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
  • Introduced March 2011
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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon Z5 versus Pentax RS1500, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and RS1500 (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and RS1500 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was brought out 9 years after the RS1500 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Z5 matches up vs the RS1500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Pentax RS1500

 Z5 RS1500 
IntroducedJuly 2020March 2011Newer by 114 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Nikon Z5

 RS1500 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Pentax RS1500

 Z5 RS1500 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 has got outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Nikon Z5 versus Pentax RS1500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Z5 and the RS1500.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and RS1500 is 62 and 93 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and RS1500.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will offer extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography factors
85
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than others (675 grams)
54
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography info
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography info
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 fps)
37
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography features
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography features
68
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
heavier than others (675 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
67
environment proof
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography features
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography features
86
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
two card slots
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
environment proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging highlights
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging highlights
34
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
heavier than others (675 grams)
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Pentax RS1500
 Nikon Z5Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Z5 Pentax Optio RS1500
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-07-20 2011-03-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6016 x 4016 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675g (1.49 pounds) 157g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 470 photos 260 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two 1
Retail cost $1,399 $150