Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh CX2

Lets take a closer look at the Pentax RS1500 and Ricoh CX2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the RS1500 (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The RS1500 was announced 20 months later than the CX2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the RS1500 matches up against the CX2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio RS1500 and Ricoh CX2. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax RS1500 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax RS1500 has external dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax RS1500 and Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the RS1500 and the CX2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RS1500 and CX2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RS1500 and CX2.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax RS1500 to produce more detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher RS1500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.