Nikon P7800 vs Pentax RS1500

In this article, we are contrasting the Nikon P7800 versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the P7800 (1/1.7") and RS1500 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The P7800 was announced 2 years later than the RS1500 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the P7800 scores versus the RS1500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7800 has got exterior measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the P7800 and the RS1500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and RS1500 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and RS1500.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P7800 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax RS1500 will show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern P7800 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.