Pentax E85 vs Pentax RS1500

Here, we will be matching up the Pentax E85 versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Pentax. The resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The E85 was revealed 18 months prior to the RS1500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E85 matches up versus the RS1500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio E85 & Pentax Optio RS1500. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax E85 Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax E85 enjoys outer measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax E85 versus Pentax RS1500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the E85 against the RS1500.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E85 and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E85 and RS1500.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax RS1500 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older E85 will be behind in sensor technology.