Pentax I-10 vs Pentax RS1500

Lets look a little more closely at the Pentax I-10 and Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Pentax. The image resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was launched 13 months earlier than the RS1500 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the I-10 scores vs the RS1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio I-10 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax I-10 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax I-10 features outside dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Pentax I-10 and Pentax RS1500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the I-10 and the RS1500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the I-10 and RS1500 is 93 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the I-10 and RS1500.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax RS1500 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older I-10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.