Comparisons / Comparison of Pentax Optio RS1500 and Casio EXILIM Card EX-S12

Comparison of Pentax Optio RS1500 and Casio EXILIM Card EX-S12 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax Optio RS1500 ×
Casio EXILIM Card EX-S12 ×
General
ModelPentax Optio RS1500Casio EXILIM Card EX-S12
BrandPentaxCasio
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.casio-intl.com/asia/en/dc/
Model numberRS1500EX-S12
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20112009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9194
Width (mm)2315
Height (mm)5656
Weight (g)128111
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1412.1
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)1.441.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 3:2
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)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2240(9.0 mp other)
  • 4000 x 2656(10.6 mp other)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 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 asphericEXILIM Optical; 6 elements in 5 groups, including aspherical element
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 110.0036.00 - 108.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.009.00
Zoom ratio (x)43
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.310.19 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4040
Macro focus range (cm)8 - 5010 - 50
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 6.7
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection; 3-point AF, Spot AF, Auto tracking AFContrast detect with face detection; Spot, Multi or Tracking
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,160
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto: 100-800, Digital SR 100-6400 (ISO 3200-6400 at 5M) Manual: 100-6400 (ISO 3200-6400 at 5M)Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • day white fl
  • daylight
  • daylight fl
  • manual
  • overcast
  • 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-segmentMulti-pattern, center weighted, spot by imaging element
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, Pet41 "Best Shot" scene modes
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
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red eye reduction
  • soft flash
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 16ft (wide), 8.5ft (tele)TBA
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)210
Included memory typeInternal-
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)
  • optional k-ac119 ac adapter kit
-
Power
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI108Proprietary NP-60
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI108 lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-60 Lithium ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • software cd-rom s-sw116 with mediaimpression 3.0 for pentax (windows) / mediaimpression 2.1 for pentax (mac)
  • casio cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresVery closely related to RS1000. Only differences are clip-on (screwless) face plates rather than screw-on kindAvailable in silver, pink, green and black.



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