Pentax RS1500 vs Sony S2100

Its time to examine more closely at the Pentax RS1500 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the RS1500 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The RS1500 was brought out 15 months later than the S2100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the RS1500 scores vs the S2100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio RS1500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax RS1500 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Pentax RS1500 offers outer measurements 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 Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Pentax RS1500 versus Sony S2100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the RS1500 and the S2100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RS1500 and S2100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the RS1500 and S2100.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax RS1500 to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent RS1500 provides an edge in sensor tech.