Nikon P7100 vs Pentax RS1500

Let's look more closely at the Nikon P7100 vs Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and RS1500 (14MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and RS1500 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The P7100 was launched 12 months after the RS1500 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the P7100 grades vs the RS1500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P7100 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P7100 offers external measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the P7100 and the RS1500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7100 and RS1500 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7100 and RS1500.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P7100 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax RS1500 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern P7100 will have a benefit in sensor tech.