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Pentax Efina vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Pentax Efina vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Launched June 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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Pentax Efina vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Pentax Efina versus Pentax RS1500, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Efina was unveiled 2 years later than the RS1500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Efina scores versus the RS1500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Pentax RS1500

 Efina RS1500 
RevealedJune 2013March 2011Fresher by 27 months

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Pentax Efina

 RS1500 Efina 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Pentax RS1500

 Efina RS1500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Pentax Efina vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax Efina features exterior measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has measurements 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 Pentax Efina versus Pentax RS1500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Efina vs the RS1500.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Efina and RS1500 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Efina and RS1500.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern Efina will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax Efina
Portrait photography with Pentax RS1500
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina Street photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Street photography advice
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina Sports photography info
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography info
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
37
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (91g)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
environment sealing
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Efina Landscape photography info
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography info
38
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (91g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Pentax RS1500
 Pentax EfinaPentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Efina Pentax Optio RS1500
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-03 2011-03-16
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 20cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology QVGA TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 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 - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 91 grams (0.20 lb) 157 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 260 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI109 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $10 $150