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Pentax P80 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Pentax Optio P80 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Pentax P80 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released August 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
  • Announced March 2011
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Pentax P80 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Pentax P80 versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P80 was unveiled 19 months earlier than the RS1500 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the P80 grades vs the RS1500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Pentax RS1500

 P80 RS1500 

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Pentax P80

 RS1500 P80 
AnnouncedMarch 2011August 2009More modern by 19 months

Common features in the Pentax P80 and Pentax RS1500

 P80 RS1500 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Pentax P80 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax P80 comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the P80 and the RS1500.

Pentax P80 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Pentax P80 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Pentax P80 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and RS1500.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax RS1500 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged P80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax P80 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Pentax P80 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P80 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P80 Portrait photography info
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax P80 Street photography information
Pentax RS1500 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (125g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Sports photography camera
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (125 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
67
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax P80 Landscape photography details
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography details
32
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
40
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Pentax P80 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P80 and Pentax RS1500
 Pentax Optio P80Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio P80 Pentax Optio RS1500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-05 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-110mm (3.9x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 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 type - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 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
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $150