Pentax RS1500 vs Sony FX30

Lets look much closer at the Pentax RS1500 versus Sony FX30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the RS1500 (14MP) and FX30 (26MP) and the RS1500 (1/2.3") and FX30 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The RS1500 was revealed 12 years earlier than the FX30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera and the Sony FX30 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the RS1500 grades versus the FX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio RS1500 & Sony FX30. The full galleries are provided at Pentax RS1500 Gallery & Sony FX30 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax RS1500 has outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony FX30 has specifications of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Look at the Pentax RS1500 versus Sony FX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the RS1500 compared to the FX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the RS1500 and FX30 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RS1500 and FX30.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RS1500 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony FX30 will offer greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older RS1500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.