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Pentax H90 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio H90 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Pentax H90 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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
  • Introduced March 2011
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Pentax H90 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Pentax H90 versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both sold by Pentax. The image resolution of the H90 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H90 was released 13 months earlier than the RS1500 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the H90 scores vs the RS1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Pentax RS1500

 H90 RS1500 

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Pentax H90

 RS1500 H90 
IntroducedMarch 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Pentax H90 and Pentax RS1500

 H90 RS1500 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Pentax H90 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax H90 provides exterior dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has dimensions 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 H90 versus Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the H90 vs the RS1500.

Pentax H90 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and RS1500 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax H90 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Pentax H90 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the H90 and RS1500.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax RS1500 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older H90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax H90 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Pentax H90 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax H90 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax H90 Street photography features
Pentax RS1500 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax H90 Sports photography info
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography info
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
37
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax H90 Travel photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography advice
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
environment proof
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax H90 Landscape photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography factors
36
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Pentax H90 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Pentax RS1500
 Pentax Optio H90Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio H90 Pentax Optio RS1500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-25 2011-03-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft 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 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153g (0.34 pounds) 157g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 - 260 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $150 $150