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Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Announced March 2011
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also Known as PL50
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Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the RS1500 (14MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The RS1500 was launched 2 years later than the SL202 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the RS1500 grades vs the SL202 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Samsung SL202

 RS1500 SL202 
RevealedMarch 2011February 2009Fresher by 26 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Pentax RS1500

 SL202 RS1500 

Common features in the Pentax RS1500 and Samsung SL202

 RS1500 SL202 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax RS1500 features external dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the RS1500 vs the SL202.

Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the RS1500 and SL202 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the RS1500 and SL202.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax RS1500 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger RS1500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax RS1500 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
25
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax RS1500 Street photography factors
Samsung SL202 Street photography factors
54
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RS1500 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Sports photography highlights
37
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RS1500 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL202 Travel photography factors
67
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography highlights
40
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
27
decently wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RS1500 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
27
decently wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RS1500 and Samsung SL202
 Pentax Optio RS1500Samsung SL202
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio RS1500 Samsung SL202
Also Known as - PL50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-03-16 2009-02-17
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-110mm (3.9x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157 grams (0.35 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $150 $140