Pentax RS1500 vs Sony WX500

The following is a comprehensive review of the Pentax RS1500 vs Sony WX500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the RS1500 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The RS1500 was introduced 5 years before the WX500 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the RS1500 grades against the WX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio RS1500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax RS1500 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax RS1500 offers outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Pentax RS1500 vs Sony WX500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the RS1500 compared to the WX500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the RS1500 and WX500 is 93 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the RS1500 and WX500.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX500 to offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged RS1500 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.