Comparisons / Comparison of Pentax Optio RS1000 and Pentax Optio RS1500

Comparison of Pentax Optio RS1000 and Pentax Optio RS1500 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax Optio RS1000 ×
Pentax Optio RS1500 ×
General
ModelPentax Optio RS1000Pentax Optio RS1500
BrandPentaxPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberRS1000RS1500
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20102011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9291
Width (mm)2023
Height (mm)5656
Weight (g)130128
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1414
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.441.44
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4224 x 2376(10.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4288 x 3216(13.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4224 x 2376(10.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4288 x 3216(13.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)3.2-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensPentax Zoom; 6 elements in 5 groups, 3 asphericPentax Zoom; 6 elements in 5 groups, 3 aspheric
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 110.0028.00 - 110.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)44
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.310.17 - 0.31
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4040
Macro focus range (cm)8 - 258 - 50
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 6.7
  • 6.7
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection; 3-point AF, Spot AF, Auto tracking AFContrast Detection; 3-point AF, Spot AF, Auto tracking AF
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto: 100-800, Digital SR 100-6400 (ISO 3200-6400 at 5M) Manual: 100-6400 (ISO 3200-6400 at 5M)Auto: 100-800, Digital SR 100-6400 (ISO 3200-6400 at 5M) Manual: 100-6400 (ISO 3200-6400 at 5M)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent light
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten light
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesTTL Multi-segmentTTL Multi-segment
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Movie, Landscape, Blue Sky, Sunset, Flower, Sport, PetPortrait, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Movie, Landscape, Blue Sky, Sunset, Flower, Sport, Pet
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto + redeye
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • on + redeye
  • auto
  • auto + redeye
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • on + redeye
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 16ft (wide), 8.5ft (tele)Auto ISO: 16ft (wide), 8.5ft (tele)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1821
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Connections (extended)
  • ac adapter available
  • optional k-ac119 ac adapter kit
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.2-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)210-
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI108Proprietary D-LI108
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI108 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-LI108 lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • software cd-rom s-sw112 with mediaimpression 2.0 for pentax
  • software cd-rom s-sw116 with mediaimpression 3.0 for pentax (windows) / mediaimpression 2.1 for pentax (mac)
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresFeatures a removable faceplate to hold interchangeable skins (11 skins ship with camera, and more can be orderedVery closely related to RS1000. Only differences are clip-on (screwless) face plates rather than screw-on kind



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