Pentax K-01 vs Pentax RS1500
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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Released May 2012
(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
Pentax K-01 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Pentax K-01 vs Pentax RS1500, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly similar but the K-01 (APS-C) and RS1500 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe K-01 was introduced 15 months later than the RS1500 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the K-01 matches up vs the RS1500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax K-01 vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-01 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-01 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Pentax RS1500
K-01 | RS1500 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | March 2011 | More recent by 15 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Pentax K-01
RS1500 | K-01 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Pentax RS1500
K-01 | RS1500 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Pentax K-01 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K-01 offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Pentax K-01 vs Pentax RS1500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the K-01 vs the RS1500.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-01 and RS1500 is 76 and 93 respectively.
Pentax K-01 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-01 and RS1500.
As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-01 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax K-01 will deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer K-01 should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Pentax K-01 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K-01 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-05-30 | 2011-03-16 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD monitor | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 561 grams (1.24 lb) | 157 grams (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1135 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 images | 260 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $899 | $150 |