Pentax RS1500 vs Sony A7c

On this page, we will be looking at the Pentax RS1500 vs Sony A7c, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the RS1500 (14MP) and A7c (24MP) and the RS1500 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The RS1500 was announced 10 years prior to the A7c and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the RS1500 grades against the A7c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio RS1500 & Sony Alpha A7c. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax RS1500 Gallery & Sony A7c Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax RS1500 comes with physical 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) while the Sony A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Pentax RS1500 vs Sony A7c in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the RS1500 versus the A7c.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the RS1500 and A7c is 93 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the RS1500 and A7c.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RS1500 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A7c will provide you with greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older RS1500 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.