Pentax E70 vs Pentax RS1500

Following is a complete review of the Pentax E70 versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the E70 (10MP) and RS1500 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The E70 was manufactured 3 years before the RS1500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E70 grades vs the RS1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio E70 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax E70 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax E70 comes with exterior measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and 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).

Compare the Pentax E70 versus Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E70 compared to the RS1500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E70 and RS1500 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E70 and RS1500.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax RS1500 to provide greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged E70 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.