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Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung PL200 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
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Pentax RS1500 versus Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the RS1500 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The RS1500 was introduced 8 months after the PL200 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the RS1500 scores vs the PL200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Samsung PL200

 RS1500 PL200 
AnnouncedMarch 2011July 2010More modern by 8 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Pentax RS1500

 PL200 RS1500 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax RS1500 and Samsung PL200

 RS1500 PL200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax RS1500 has exterior dimensions 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 PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the RS1500 and the PL200.

Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the RS1500 and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RS1500 and PL200.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer RS1500 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography factors
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography factors
35
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax RS1500 Street photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Street photography highlights
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RS1500 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Sports photography camera
37
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RS1500 Travel photography features
Samsung PL200 Travel photography features
67
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography information
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography information
40
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RS1500 Vlogging info
Samsung PL200 Vlogging info
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RS1500 and Samsung PL200
 Pentax Optio RS1500Samsung PL200
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio RS1500 Samsung PL200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-03-16 2010-07-21
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 157g (0.35 lbs) 170g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots One One
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