Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax RS1500
69 Imaging
63 Features
70 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
30 Overall
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Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
- Released August 2014
- Renewed by Pentax K-S2
(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
Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Pentax K-S1 versus Pentax RS1500, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the K-S1 (20MP) and RS1500 (14MP) and the K-S1 (APS-C) and RS1500 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe K-S1 was launched 3 years after the RS1500 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the K-S1 scores versus the RS1500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-S1 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-S1 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Pentax RS1500
K-S1 | RS1500 | |||
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Announced | August 2014 | March 2011 | Newer by 42 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Pentax K-S1
RS1500 | K-S1 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-S1 and Pentax RS1500
K-S1 | RS1500 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-S1 has got external measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Pentax K-S1 versus Pentax RS1500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the K-S1 against the RS1500.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the K-S1 and RS1500 is 69 and 93 respectively.
Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-S1 and RS1500.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-S1 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax K-S1 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger K-S1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Pentax K-S1 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-S1 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-08-27 | 2011-03-16 |
Physical type | Mid-size 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 | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.4 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) | 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 | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 558g (1.23 pounds) | 157g (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1061 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 images | 260 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI109 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $339 | $150 |