Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax RS1500

Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax RS1500, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and RS1500 (14MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and RS1500 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1 III was released 9 years after the RS1500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-M1 III scores vs the RS1500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 III has got physical dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has 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).

Analyze the Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M1 III compared to the RS1500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and RS1500 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 III and RS1500.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 III due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M1 III will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 III is going to have an edge in sensor technology.