Nikon L28 vs Pentax RS1500

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon L28 versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and RS1500 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L28 was manufactured 23 months after the RS1500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the L28 grades against the RS1500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L28 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L28 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L28 versus Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the L28 and the RS1500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and RS1500 is 93 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L28 and RS1500.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon L28 to provide greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger L28 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.