Full Review
Introduction
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 quality than we expected. Shoddy construction and difficult handling hold this model back, but overall the RS1500 is a tempting value for beginners.
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Page 1
Product Tour
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Page 2
Color
Color reproduction is solid, if a little on the undersaturated side. Read More... |
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Noise
Decent noise performance and plenty of ISO levels earn the RS1500 an impressive score. Read More... |
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Resolution
Despite some heavy distortion, resolution performance is this camera’s best asset. Read More... |
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Video
Video capture with the RS1500 is clumsy, inaccurate, and ugly. Read More... |
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Sample Photos
A gallery of photos taken with the Pentax Optio RS1500 Read More... |
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Playback
Playback mode is standard fare for a camera of this class, but extensive in-camera editing will appeal to some. Read More... |
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Hardware
Construction ranges from smart to shoddy in this model designed for cost-effectiveness. Read More... |
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Controls
Controls and options are too simplified for their own good. Read More... |
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Design & Handling
Handling is not one of the RS1500’s priorities. Read More... |
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Panasonic Lumix ZS3 Comparison
 We compare the RS1500 to the DMC-ZS3. Read More... |
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Canon PowerShot A3000 Comparison
 We compare the RS1500 to the A3000 IS. Read More... |
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Page 13
Casio EX-S200 Comparison
 We compare the RS1500 to the EX-S200. Read More... |
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Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Pentax Optio RS1500. Read More... |
Page 15
Photo Gallery
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Part 16
Comments
Read what people are saying about the Pentax Optio RS1500. Add your comments... |
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