Olympus E-620 vs Pentax RS1500

Following is a thorough review of the Olympus E-620 versus Pentax RS1500, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively close but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and RS1500 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-620 was released 20 months prior to the RS1500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-620 scores versus the RS1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-620 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-620 enjoys external measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-620 versus Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-620 versus the RS1500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and RS1500 is 71 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and RS1500.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-620 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax RS1500 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-620 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.