Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung WB700
93 Imaging
37 Features
30 Overall
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98 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
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Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung WB700 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
- Released March 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Introduced December 2010
Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung WB700 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Pentax RS1500 versus Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the RS1500 (14MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe RS1500 was brought out 3 months later than the WB700 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the RS1500 matches up against the WB700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio RS1500 & Samsung WB700. The entire galleries are available at Pentax RS1500 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Samsung WB700
RS1500 | WB700 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Pentax RS1500
WB700 | RS1500 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax RS1500 and Samsung WB700
RS1500 | WB700 | |||
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Introduced | March 2011 | December 2010 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax RS1500 has got external dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check out the Pentax RS1500 versus Samsung WB700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the RS1500 vs the WB700.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RS1500 and WB700 is 93 and 98 respectively.
Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the RS1500 and WB700.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.
Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Pentax Optio RS1500 | Samsung WB700 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax Optio RS1500 | Samsung WB700 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-03-16 | 2010-12-28 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | () |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 157 grams (0.35 pounds) | - |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $150 | $300 |