Pentax RS1500 vs Pentax ist DL2

Following is a extensive review of the Pentax RS1500 versus Pentax ist DL2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both designed by Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the RS1500 (14MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the RS1500 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The RS1500 was revealed 5 years after the ist DL2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the RS1500 matches up against the ist DL2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio RS1500 and Pentax ist DL2. The full galleries are provided at Pentax RS1500 Gallery and Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax RS1500 has physical 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) and the Pentax ist DL2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax RS1500 versus Pentax ist DL2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the RS1500 and the ist DL2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the RS1500 and ist DL2 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the RS1500 and ist DL2.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RS1500 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax RS1500 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern RS1500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.