Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax ist DL2
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Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Launched January 2006
Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview
Following is a extensive review of the Pentax RS1500 versus Pentax ist DL2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both designed by Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the RS1500 (14MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the RS1500 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe RS1500 was revealed 5 years after the ist DL2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the RS1500 matches up against the ist DL2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax ist DL2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio RS1500 and Pentax ist DL2. The full galleries are provided at Pentax RS1500 Gallery and Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Pentax ist DL2
RS1500 | ist DL2 | |||
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Launched | March 2011 | January 2006 | More modern by 63 months | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Crisper screen (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Pentax RS1500
ist DL2 | RS1500 |
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Common features in the Pentax RS1500 and Pentax ist DL2
RS1500 | ist DL2 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax RS1500 has physical 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) and the Pentax ist DL2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax RS1500 versus Pentax ist DL2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the RS1500 and the ist DL2.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the RS1500 and ist DL2 is 93 and 69 respectively.
Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the RS1500 and ist DL2.
Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RS1500 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax RS1500 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern RS1500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
Pentax Optio RS1500 | Pentax ist DL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax Optio RS1500 | Pentax ist DL2 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2011-03-16 | 2006-01-27 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 5 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens focal range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | - |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 157 grams (0.35 pounds) | 565 grams (1.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $150 | - |