Nikon P7700 vs Pentax RS1500

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon P7700 vs Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very similar but the P7700 (1/1.7") and RS1500 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The P7700 was brought out 2 years later than the RS1500 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the P7700 matches up against the RS1500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7700 & Pentax Optio RS1500. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P7700 Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7700 has got exterior dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has proportions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the P7700 vs the RS1500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and RS1500 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7700 and RS1500.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P7700 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax RS1500 will offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent P7700 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.