Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax RS1500
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
- Launched August 2015
- Old Model is Olympus E-M10
- Replacement is Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched March 2011
Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax RS1500 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax RS1500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and RS1500 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-M10 II was announced 4 years after the RS1500 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-M10 II matches up vs the RS1500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Pentax Optio RS1500. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Pentax RS1500
E-M10 II | RS1500 | |||
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Launched | August 2015 | March 2011 | More modern by 55 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Olympus E-M10 II
RS1500 | E-M10 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Pentax RS1500
E-M10 II | RS1500 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 II offers physical measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has proportions 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-M10 II vs Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 II and the RS1500.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and RS1500 is 82 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 II and RS1500.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 II having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M10 II will give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2015-08-25 | 2011-03-16 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (ISO 100) | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 390 gr (0.86 pounds) | 157 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 842 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photos | 260 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $499 | $150 |