Olympus E-1 vs Pentax RS1500

Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus E-1 vs Pentax RS1500, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and RS1500 (14MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and RS1500 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The E-1 was released 8 years before the RS1500 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-1 grades versus the RS1500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-1 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-1 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-1 has outside measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-1 vs Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-1 and the RS1500.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-1 and RS1500 is 59 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-1 and RS1500.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax RS1500 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged E-1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.