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Comparison of Pentax Optio RS1500 and Pentax Optio T30 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax Optio T30 ×
Pentax Optio RS1500 ×
General
ModelPentax Optio T30Pentax Optio RS1500
BrandPentaxPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberT30RS1500
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20072011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9491
Width (mm)1923
Height (mm)5656
Weight (g)133128
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.114
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7128.07
Sensor width (mm)5.766.17
Sensor height (mm)4.294.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.881.44
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 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)0.4-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (QuickTime MotionJPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensSMC Pentax zoomPentax Zoom; 6 elements in 5 groups, 3 aspheric
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)37.00 - 112.0028.00 - 110.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)34
Aperture range (f)0.19 - 0.370.17 - 0.31
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4040
Macro focus range (cm)15 - 508 - 50
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 6.7
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point TTL contrast detection w/ face priorityContrast 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)810
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (64 - 400), Manual (64 - 1600), 3200* (Digital SR mode only)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
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • 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-segment, Center-weighted, SpotTTL Multi-segment
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesAuto Picture, Program, Night Scene, Movie, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Digital SR, Surf & Snow, Sport, Pet, KidsPortrait, 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
  • off
  • on
  • redeye reduction
  • soft flash
  • auto
  • auto + redeye
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • on + redeye
Flash range description19.7ft (at wide), 9.8ft (telephoto),Auto ISO: 16ft (wide), 8.5ft (tele)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1921
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • optional k-ac119 ac adapter kit
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)3.88-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.4-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.96-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)1.13-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.38-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.19-
Startup time (s)3.4-
Play -> record time (s)0.8-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)7.6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200-
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI63Proprietary D-LI108
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x D-LI63 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-LI108 lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • software s-sw63
  • software cd-rom s-sw116 with mediaimpression 3.0 for pentax (windows) / mediaimpression 2.1 for pentax (mac)
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Very closely related to RS1000. Only differences are clip-on (screwless) face plates rather than screw-on kind



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