Canon G16 vs Pentax RS1500

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon G16 and Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and RS1500 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was released 2 years after the RS1500 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G16 matches up versus the RS1500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 & Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 offers outer measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the G16 vs the RS1500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and RS1500 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and RS1500.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G16 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax RS1500 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent G16 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.