Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax RS1500

The following is a extensive review of the Olympus E-M5 II and Pentax RS1500, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is pretty close but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and RS1500 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The E-M5 II was released 3 years after the RS1500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-M5 II grades vs the RS1500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II & Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 II features external dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has proportions 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 E-M5 II and Pentax RS1500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M5 II versus the RS1500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 II and RS1500 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 II and RS1500.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M5 II will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher E-M5 II should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.