Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Its time to look closer at the Pentax RS1500 and Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the RS1500 (14MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the RS1500 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") posses different sensor size.

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The RS1500 was brought out 20 months later than the GR Digital III which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the RS1500 grades versus the GR Digital III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio RS1500 & Ricoh GR Digital III. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax RS1500 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax RS1500 has got physical dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the RS1500 vs the GR Digital III.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the RS1500 and GR Digital III is 93 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the RS1500 and GR Digital III.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The RS1500 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax RS1500 will provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The newer RS1500 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.