Pentax RS1500 vs Sony WX70

The following is a extensive assessment of the Pentax RS1500 and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the RS1500 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The RS1500 was released 10 months before the WX70 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the RS1500 grades against the WX70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio RS1500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax RS1500 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Pentax RS1500 provides outer 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 Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the RS1500 versus the WX70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RS1500 and WX70 is 93 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the RS1500 and WX70.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX70 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged RS1500 is going to be behind in sensor tech.