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Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

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
  • Introduced March 2011
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Launched October 2010
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Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Let's look more closely at the Pentax RS1500 versus Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the RS1500 (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The RS1500 was brought out 6 months after the G700SE so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the RS1500 scores versus the G700SE in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Ricoh G700SE

 RS1500 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Pentax RS1500

 G700SE RS1500 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax RS1500 and Ricoh G700SE

 RS1500 G700SE 
LaunchedMarch 2011October 2010Similar age
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax RS1500 has physical measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax RS1500 versus Ricoh G700SE in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the RS1500 compared to the G700SE.

Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RS1500 and G700SE is 93 and 88 respectively.

Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the RS1500 and G700SE.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax RS1500 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively.

Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography info
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography info
34
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax RS1500 Street photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Street photography highlights
54
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RS1500 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography highlights
36
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RS1500 Travel photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography factors
67
weather sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
environment sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (307g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography factors
40
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
environment sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RS1500 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
23
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (307 grams)
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Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RS1500 and Ricoh G700SE
 Pentax Optio RS1500Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio RS1500 Ricoh G700SE
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-03-16 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-110mm (3.9x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157 grams (0.35 lb) 307 grams (0.68 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $150 $0