Canon S90 vs Pentax RS1500

Lets look much closer at the Canon S90 and Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and RS1500 (14MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and RS1500 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The S90 was released 11 months prior to the RS1500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S90 scores against the RS1500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S90 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S90 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon S90 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Canon S90 and Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S90 against the RS1500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S90 and RS1500 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S90 and RS1500.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S90 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Pentax RS1500 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged S90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.