Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Pentax RS1500 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the RS1500 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The RS1500 was revealed 17 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the RS1500 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 3G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio RS1500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are available at Pentax RS1500 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax RS1500 provides physical dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax RS1500 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the RS1500 compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the RS1500 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 93 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the RS1500 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged RS1500 is going to be behind in sensor technology.