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Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
30 Overall
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Pentax Optio RS1500 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

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
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released September 2011
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Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax RZ18, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Pentax. The resolution of the RS1500 (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The RS1500 was brought out 6 months before the RZ18 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the RS1500 matches up versus the RZ18 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Pentax RZ18

		

		

			
 RS1500 RZ18 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Pentax RS1500

		

		

			
 RZ18 RS1500 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax RS1500 and Pentax RZ18

		

		

			
 RS1500 RZ18 
ReleasedMarch 2011September 2011Similar age
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither comes with Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax RS1500 comes with physical dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the RS1500 versus the RZ18.
Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RS1500 and RZ18 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the RS1500 and RZ18.
To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax RZ18 to offer extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.
	
			Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography details
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography details
35
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
36
 has manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Pentax RS1500
Street photography with Pentax RZ18
54
 environment proofing
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 lighter than average in class (178g)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography highlights
37
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proofing
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
47
 amazing zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Pentax RS1500
Travel photography with Pentax RZ18
67
 environment proofing
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
 lighter than average in class (178 grams)
 environment proofing
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 great zoom (450mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography highlights
40
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 missing Timelapse function
49
 has manual focus
 quite wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 environment proofing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Pentax RS1500
Vlogging with Pentax RZ18
25
 pretty wide (28mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone port
30
 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (178 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external microphone socket
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Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RS1500 and Pentax RZ18
 Pentax Optio RS1500Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio RS1500 Pentax Optio RZ18
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-03-16 2011-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-110mm (3.9x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.90 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure 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, 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 port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 157 gr (0.35 lb) 178 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $150 $210