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Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung EX2F 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
  • Announced March 2011
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Introduced December 2012
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Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Let's look closer at the Pentax RS1500 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the RS1500 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly close but the RS1500 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizes.

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The RS1500 was launched 21 months prior to the EX2F making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the RS1500 scores versus the EX2F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Samsung EX2F

 RS1500 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Pentax RS1500

 EX2F RS1500 
IntroducedDecember 2012March 2011More modern by 21 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Pentax RS1500 and Samsung EX2F

 RS1500 EX2F 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Touch display Missing Touch display

Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax RS1500 features outer 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) whilst the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the RS1500 versus the EX2F.

Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the RS1500 and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the RS1500 and EX2F.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RS1500 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax RS1500 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged RS1500 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography info
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography info
35
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
manual focus
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Pentax RS1500 Street photography details
Samsung EX2F Street photography details
54
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
68
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than others (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RS1500 Sports photography information
Samsung EX2F Sports photography information
37
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RS1500 Travel photography advice
Samsung EX2F Travel photography advice
67
weather proof
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (294 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography advice
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography advice
40
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
weather proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
53
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax RS1500
Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
71
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than others (294g)
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Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RS1500 and Samsung EX2F
 Pentax Optio RS1500Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio RS1500 Samsung EX2F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-03-16 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-110mm (3.9x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157g (0.35 lbs) 294g (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $150 $478