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Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
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Pentax K-1 Mark II front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-1
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
  • Launched March 2011
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Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Pentax K-1 II and Pentax RS1500, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and RS1500 (14MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and RS1500 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-1 II was introduced 7 years later than the RS1500 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the K-1 II matches up versus the RS1500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Pentax RS1500

 K-1 II RS1500 
LaunchedFebruary 2018March 2011More recent by 85 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Pentax K-1 II

 RS1500 K-1 II 

Common features in the Pentax K-1 II and Pentax RS1500

 K-1 II RS1500 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-1 II enjoys outer measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-1 II and Pentax RS1500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the K-1 II versus the RS1500.

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 II and RS1500 is 55 and 93 respectively.

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 II and RS1500.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-1 II having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-1 II will result in extra detail using its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger K-1 II will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography info
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography info
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
35
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Street photography features
Pentax RS1500 Street photography features
70
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
above average ISO range (819,200)
heavier than competition (1,010 grams)
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-1 II
Sports photography with Pentax RS1500
77
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (4.4 frames/s)
low battery (670 CIPA)
37
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-1 II as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Travel photography camera
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weather sealing
megapixel count high (36 megapixels)
low battery (670 shots)
heavier than competition (1,010 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
67
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-1 II as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Landscape photography camera
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (819,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
low battery (670 per charge)
40
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Vlogging details
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging details
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has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (1,010g)
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-1 II and Pentax RS1500
 Pentax K-1 Mark IIPentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-1 Mark II Pentax Optio RS1500
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-02-22 2011-03-16
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by PRIME IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 36MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 7360 x 4912 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 819200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 33 9
Cross focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF4 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.4 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1010g (2.23 lb) 157g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") 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 670 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Dual One
Launch price $1,737 $150