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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Pentax I-10
(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
  • Announced 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
  • Released March 2011
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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Pentax I-10 and Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Pentax. The image resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was launched 13 months earlier than the RS1500 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the I-10 scores vs the RS1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Pentax RS1500

 I-10 RS1500 

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Pentax I-10

 RS1500 I-10 
ReleasedMarch 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Pentax RS1500

 I-10 RS1500 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax I-10 features outside dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the I-10 and the RS1500.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the I-10 and RS1500 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the I-10 and RS1500.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax RS1500 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older I-10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 Sports photography features
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography features
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax I-10 Travel photography details
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography details
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
weather proofing
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Landscape photography camera
36
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
40
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax I-10 Vlogging factors
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging factors
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Pentax RS1500
 Pentax Optio I-10Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio I-10 Pentax Optio RS1500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-25 2011-03-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 153 gr (0.34 pounds) 157 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical 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 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 - 260 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $310 $150