Canon G9 X II vs Pentax RS1500

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon G9 X II and Pentax RS1500, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and RS1500 (14MP) and the G9 X II (1") and RS1500 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was manufactured 5 years after the RS1500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the G9 X II scores against the RS1500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Pentax Optio RS1500. The entire galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II has external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Canon G9 X II and Pentax RS1500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G9 X II versus the RS1500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and RS1500 is 92 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and RS1500.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will render greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent G9 X II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.