• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 110.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 156.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax RS1000 advantages over Nikon S5200

  • Less expensive
    $150 vs $180 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 210 vs 160 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon S5200 advantages over Pentax RS1000

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    156 mm vs 110 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 3.2 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon S4000

Pentax RS1000
Nikon S4000
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Internal flash
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen

Compare Pentax RS1000 vs Nikon S4000

Nikon S5200
Nikon S4000
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon S5200 vs Nikon S4000

Compared to Nikon S4100

Pentax RS1000
Nikon S4100
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen

Compare Pentax RS1000 vs Nikon S4100

Nikon S5200
Nikon S4100
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Nikon S5200 vs Nikon S4100

Compared to Pentax RS1500

Pentax RS1000
Pentax RS1500
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Pentax RS1000 vs Pentax RS1500

Nikon S5200
Pentax RS1500
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Nikon S5200 vs Pentax RS1500

Compared to Sony TX200V

Pentax RS1000
Sony TX200V
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
  • $363
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Pentax RS1000 vs Sony TX200V

Nikon S5200
Sony TX200V
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $363
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Touchscreen

Compare Nikon S5200 vs Sony TX200V

Compared to Sony TX20

Pentax RS1000
Sony TX20
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $370
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Pentax RS1000 vs Sony TX20

Nikon S5200
Sony TX20
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $370
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Touchscreen

Compare Nikon S5200 vs Sony TX20

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