Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung WB150F

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax RS1500 and Samsung WB150F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the RS1500 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The RS1500 was revealed 9 months prior to the WB150F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the RS1500 grades versus the WB150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio RS1500 & Samsung WB150F. The full galleries are available at Pentax RS1500 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax RS1500 offers outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Pentax RS1500 and Samsung WB150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the RS1500 versus the WB150F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the RS1500 and WB150F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the RS1500 and WB150F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older RS1500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.