Nikon P510 vs Pentax RS1500

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon P510 and Pentax RS1500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P510 was launched 16 months later than the RS1500 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the P510 matches up against the RS1500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P510 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P510 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P510 provides external measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P510 and Pentax RS1500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the P510 and the RS1500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P510 and RS1500 is 66 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P510 and RS1500.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon P510 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent P510 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.