Pentax Optio RS1500 review

Budget point-and-shoot model with changeable covers

The Pentax Optio RS1500
Changeable covers are a fun gimmick, but is the camera beneath worth making a show of?

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Sensor
1/2.33in CCD type, 14MP effective

Lens
27.5-110mm f/3.2-5.9

Memory
SD, SDHC, approx. 21.6MB internal memory

Viewfinder
n/a

LCD Screen
3in 230,000 dots

Video resolution
1280x720 at 30/15fps, 640x480 at 30/15fps, 320x240 at 30/15fps

ISO range
ISO 100-1600, expandable to ISO 6400

Focus modes
3-point multi auto, spot AF, auto-tracking AF

Max burst rate
3.2fps (max. 10 frames)

Shutter speeds
1/2000 to 1/4 sec. (Night Scene mode up to 4 sec)

Weight
127g (including battery and memory card)

Dimensions
56x92x22.5mm

Power supply
Rechargeable Li-ion D-LI108 battery (supplied)