Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Lets look a bit more closely at the Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the RS1500 (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The RS1500 was introduced 5 months prior to the WG-1 GPS and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the RS1500 grades against the WG-1 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio RS1500 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Pentax RS1500 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax RS1500 provides outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the RS1500 against the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the RS1500 and WG-1 GPS is 93 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the RS1500 and WG-1 GPS.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you should really take the age of the products into consideration.