Pentax K-r vs Pentax RS1500
67 Imaging
53 Features
52 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
30 Overall
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Pentax K-r vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Announced March 2011
(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-r vs Pentax RS1500 Overview
Below is a thorough analysis of the Pentax K-r and Pentax RS1500, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Pentax. The resolution of the K-r (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the K-r (APS-C) and RS1500 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe K-r was announced within a month of the RS1500 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the K-r scores versus the RS1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax K-r vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-r and Pentax Optio RS1500. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-r Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Pentax RS1500
K-r | RS1500 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Pentax K-r
RS1500 | K-r |
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Common features in the Pentax K-r and Pentax RS1500
K-r | RS1500 | |||
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Announced | March 2011 | March 2011 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-r vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-r offers outer dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Pentax K-r and Pentax RS1500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-r against the RS1500.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K-r and RS1500 is 67 and 93 respectively.
Pentax K-r vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-r and RS1500.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The K-r with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax RS1500 will produce extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.
Pentax K-r vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K-r vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Pentax K-r | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-r | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-03-11 | 2011-03-16 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Prime II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | 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 | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 598 grams (1.32 pounds) | 157 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 755 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 shots | 260 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI109,4 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $1,100 | $150 |