Kodak Sport vs Pentax RS1500

Here, we will be contrasting the Kodak Sport and Pentax RS1500, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Pentax. The resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Sport was launched 2 months prior to the RS1500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Sport scores against the RS1500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Sport & Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Sport Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Kodak Sport offers exterior dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has specifications 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, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Sport vs the RS1500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Sport and RS1500 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Sport and RS1500.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax RS1500 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.