Casio EX-10 vs Pentax RS1500

Below is a complete review of the Casio EX-10 versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and RS1500 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-10 was launched 2 years later than the RS1500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-10 grades vs the RS1500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 comes with outer measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-10 versus Pentax RS1500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-10 vs the RS1500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and RS1500 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and RS1500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-10 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax RS1500 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.