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Pentax P70 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Pentax Optio P70 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Pentax P70 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced March 2009
Pentax RS1500
(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
  • Launched March 2011
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Pentax P70 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Pentax P70 versus Pentax RS1500, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Pentax. The image resolution of the P70 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P70 was released 24 months prior to the RS1500 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the P70 matches up versus the RS1500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Pentax RS1500

 P70 RS1500 

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Pentax P70

 RS1500 P70 
LaunchedMarch 2011March 2009More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Pentax P70 and Pentax RS1500

 P70 RS1500 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Pentax P70 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax P70 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the P70 and the RS1500.

Pentax P70 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P70 and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Pentax P70 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Pentax P70 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P70 and RS1500.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax RS1500 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Pentax P70 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Pentax P70 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P70 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax P70
Portrait photography with Pentax RS1500
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax P70 Street photography information
Pentax RS1500 Street photography information
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (155g)
54
environment proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P70 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Sports photography camera
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
37
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax P70
Travel photography with Pentax RS1500
56
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
environment proof
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax P70 Landscape photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography factors
32
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P70 Vlogging information
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging information
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than others in class (155g)
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Pentax P70 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P70 and Pentax RS1500
 Pentax Optio P70Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio P70 Pentax Optio RS1500
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-03-02 2011-03-16
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-110mm (3.9x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 157 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 - 260 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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
Launch price $200 $150