Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax RS1500

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax RS1500, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was announced 3 years before the RS1500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FE-3010 matches up vs the RS1500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 has got external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax RS1500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-3010 against the RS1500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and RS1500 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and RS1500.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax RS1500 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.