Pentax RS1500 vs Sony H20

Lets look more closely at the Pentax RS1500 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the RS1500 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The RS1500 was unveiled 23 months later than the H20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the RS1500 scores versus the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio RS1500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are provided at Pentax RS1500 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax RS1500 features outside measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Pentax RS1500 versus Sony H20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the RS1500 compared to the H20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the RS1500 and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the RS1500 and H20.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax RS1500 to provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger RS1500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.