Pentax Optio RS1500

alaTest has collected and analyzed 51 reviews from magazines and websites. Comments about the battery and design are generally positive. The color and image quality also get good comments, whereas some have doubts about the performance and low light performance. There are some mixed reviews about the size.

usability, image quality, color, design, battery

build quality, responsiveness, connectivity, low-light, performance

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Pentax Optio RS1500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

Review analysis

(Based on 51 reviews)

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Pentax Optio RS1500 Digital Camera Review

 

Pentax's Optio RS1500 is an inexpensive, entry-level point-and-shoot geared toward the first time camera owner. Inside this tiny package is one giant selling point: a surprisingly capable 14-megapixel sensor that produced images of a much higher...

You’ve got to hand it to Pentax, they certainly have a clear definition of this camera's audience. The most casual user cares about the following: how do my pictures look, and how few buttons do I have to press? In this regard, the Optio RS1500 is...

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Pentax RS1500

 

A scientific, in-depth analysis with side-by-side comparisons

You’ve got to hand it to Pentax, they certainly have a clear definition of this camera’s audience. The most casual user cares about the following: how do my pictures look, and how few buttons do I have to press? In this regard, the Optio RS1500 is sort...

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Pentax Optio RS1500 Review

 

The Pentax RS1500's most notable feature is its Clark Kent-like ability to change appearance quickly.

HD movie mode ; Stylish, customizable ; Compact and portable

Some overexposure ; No "one touch" video button ; Noise at mid to high ISO

ISO 800 images are very noisy, but they should be OK for lo-res email images and 3x5 inch or 4x6 inch prints. ISO 1600, 3200, and 6400 images are way too noisy to be useful for anything beyond record shots.

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Pentax Optio RS1500 Digital Camera

 

Maxell’s Encore EN-5 offer a rich, full sound for an affordable price, beating out nearly all of the headphones in the test. However, our testers didn’t think they were very comfortable, nor did this pair do a good job staying put during use....

nbsp ; Excellent sound quality ; Adjustable ; Can withstand multiple drops ; Water-resistant ; Light weight and wraps up tightly for easy portability

nbsp ; Didn’t take much force to remove the headphones during our force test ; Consumer testers didn’t find them very comfortable to wear for long periods of time ; Didn’t always stay put during use for our consumer testers

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Amazon review summary for the Pentax Optio RS1500

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of the Pentax Optio RS1500 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

battery, portability, value for money, flash

100% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Great value in a small camera. Reminds me of a modern PowerShot

 

When my Powershot finally died, I decided it was time to buy a new camera. I came across this camera recently, because I saw that Pentax (a SLR camera brand I also know) sold a compact camera, I had to try it. I have been impressed so far! It seems to...

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Good camera for the money

 

We've been using this camera for a couple of months. We bought it as a backup camera that we can keep in my wife's purse because we often forget the bigger camera. We also let the kids use it to take their own pictures. We weren't looking for anything...

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Good Product

 

I had an older model that stopped working, so purchased this one - expecting significant improvements - it is better, but not an order of magnitude better. Still a good camera for the cost.

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upgrade from my previous Pentax

 

much less expensive than the previous one, more features, better macro features. I had thought I lost the other one, but of course found it after the upgraded one arrived. I like it so well, I will keep it too. I use it mostly for taking photos of...

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Best camera i have ever owned

 

i would recomend this buy to for everyone

Product Specifications

Configuration

Autofocus: Yes
Built-in Flash: Yes
Changeable Lens: No
Image Stabiliser:Optical Image Stabiliser
Integrated GPS Module: No
Touchscreen: No
View Finder Type:LCD Monitor

Connectivity

Bluetooth: No
HDMI: No
HDMI Interface: No
PictBridge: No
WiFi Connectivity: No

General Features

3D: No
Bridge Camera: No
Chip Type:CCD
Product Type:Compact Camera
Sensor Size:1/2.33''
SLR / Compact:Compact Camera

Lens

Longest Shutter Speed in s:4
Shortest Shutter Speed in s:1/2000

Memory

Compact Flash Card: No
Memory Stick / Memory Stick Pro: No
Memory Stick Duo / Duo Pro: No
Memory Type:Internal + External
Micro Drive: No
Multimedia Card: No
SDXC Card: No
Secure Digital Card: Yes
Secure Digital High Capacity Card: Yes
XD Card: No

Power Supply

Battery Model:Pentax D-LI108
Battery Type:Pentax D-LI108

Recording

Aperture Priority: No
Face Detection Mode:Face + Smile Detection
Movie / Voice Recording:Movie + Voice
RAW Format: No
Serial Shot Mode: Yes
Shutter Priority: No
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