Nikon D300 vs Pentax RS1500

In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon D300 versus Pentax RS1500, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the D300 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the D300 (APS-C) and RS1500 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The D300 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the RS1500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the D300 grades vs the RS1500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D300 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D300 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D300 has exterior measurements of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the D300 versus the RS1500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D300 and RS1500 is 55 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D300 and RS1500.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D300 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax RS1500 will produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older D300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.