Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax RS1500

Below, we are contrasting the Pentax MX-1 versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Pentax. The image resolution of the MX-1 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly similar but the MX-1 (1/1.7") and RS1500 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The MX-1 was unveiled 2 years after the RS1500 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the MX-1 matches up versus the RS1500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax MX-1 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The full galleries are provided at Pentax MX-1 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax MX-1 has outer dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the MX-1 and the RS1500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the MX-1 and RS1500 is 84 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the MX-1 and RS1500.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The MX-1 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax RS1500 will offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer MX-1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.