Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax RS1500
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Launched May 2010
- Renewed by Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced March 2011
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax RS1500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and RS1500 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PL1 was unveiled 10 months prior to the RS1500 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-PL1 grades against the RS1500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Pentax RS1500
E-PL1 | RS1500 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Olympus E-PL1
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Introduced | March 2011 | May 2010 | Newer by 10 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Pentax RS1500
E-PL1 | RS1500 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1 comes with outer measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax RS1500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL1 and the RS1500.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1 and RS1500 is 86 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1 and RS1500.
Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL1 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax RS1500 will provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-05-17 | 2011-03-16 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Truepic V | - |
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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 334g (0.74 lb) | 157g (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 487 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 images | 260 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $288 | $150 |