Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax RS1500

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus E-M10 and Pentax RS1500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and RS1500 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 was unveiled 3 years after the RS1500 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-M10 scores against the RS1500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 enjoys external dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst 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).

See the Olympus E-M10 and Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 versus the RS1500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and RS1500 is 82 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 and RS1500.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M10 will show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.