Pentax K10D vs Pentax RS1500

Below, we will be comparing the Pentax K10D and Pentax RS1500, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the K10D (10MP) and RS1500 (14MP) and the K10D (APS-C) and RS1500 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The K10D was launched 5 years earlier than the RS1500 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the K10D scores versus the RS1500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K10D & Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K10D Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K10D has got outer measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the K10D compared to the RS1500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K10D and RS1500 is 59 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K10D and RS1500.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K10D because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax RS1500 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged K10D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.