Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Casio EX-10 and Pentax RS1500 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Casio EX-10 has external dimensions of 120 x 68 x 49 mm (4.72 x 2.67 x 1.91″) and weighs 384 g (0.85 lb / 13.55 oz) (including batteries). Pentax RS1500 has external dimensions of 114 x 58 x 28 mm (4.49 x 2.28 x 1.1″) and weighs 157 g (0.35 lb / 5.54 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Casio EX-10 and the Pentax RS1500. Pentax RS1500 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 6mm narrower, 10mm shorter and 21mm thinner than Casio EX-10.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Casio EX-10 and Pentax RS1500.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Pentax RS1500 is significantly lighter (227g ) than the Casio EX-10 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the RS1500, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the EX-10.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Casio EX-10's 3.50" LCD screen is slightly larger than Pentax RS1500's 2.7" screen.
In addition to the size advantage, Casio EX-10 LCD screen also has a
Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Pentax RS1500 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to EX-10.