Pentax K110D vs Pentax RS1500

Below, we are comparing the Pentax K110D versus Pentax RS1500, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the K110D (6MP) and RS1500 (14MP) and the K110D (APS-C) and RS1500 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The K110D was revealed 5 years earlier than the RS1500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the K110D matches up versus the RS1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K110D and Pentax Optio RS1500. The full galleries are available at Pentax K110D Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K110D has outer measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K110D versus Pentax RS1500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the K110D versus the RS1500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K110D and RS1500 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K110D and RS1500.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K110D having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax RS1500 will provide extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged K110D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.