Pentax K-70 vs Pentax RS1500
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![Pentax K-70 front Pentax K-70 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-K-70/Pentax-K-70-front.jpg)
![Pentax Optio RS1500 front Pentax Optio RS1500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-RS1500/Pentax-RS1500-front.jpg)
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37 Features
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
- Released June 2016
- Newer Model is Pentax KF
(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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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax K-70 versus Pentax RS1500, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and RS1500 (14MP) and the K-70 (APS-C) and RS1500 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
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The K-70 was unveiled 5 years after the RS1500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the K-70 matches up versus the RS1500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-70 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-70 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Pentax RS1500
K-70 | RS1500 | |||
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Announced | June 2016 | ![]() | March 2011 | Newer by 64 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Pentax K-70
RS1500 | K-70 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Pentax RS1500
K-70 | RS1500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-70 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-70 has got external measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Pentax K-70 versus Pentax RS1500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the K-70 vs the RS1500.
![Pentax K-70 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison Pentax K-70 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-70-vs-Pentax-Optio-RS1500-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the K-70 and RS1500 is 62 and 93 respectively.
![Pentax K-70 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison Pentax K-70 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-70-vs-Pentax-Optio-RS1500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax K-70 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-70 and RS1500.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-70 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Pentax K-70 will provide you with more detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern K-70 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
![Pentax K-70 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison Pentax K-70 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-K-70-vs-Pentax-Optio-RS1500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax K-70 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax K-70 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax K-70 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-70-vs-Pentax-Optio-RS1500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Pentax K-70 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K-70 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2016-06-08 | 2011-03-16 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | PRIME MII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 102400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 688 grams (1.52 lb) | 157 grams (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") | 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 | 410 images | 260 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $649 | $150 |