Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax RS1500
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Announced February 2011
- Replaced the Olympus E-PL1s
- Renewed by Olympus E-PL3
(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
- Revealed March 2011
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview
The following is a complete overview of the Olympus E-PL2 versus Pentax RS1500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very well matched but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and RS1500 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL2 was announced at a similar time to the RS1500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-PL2 scores vs the RS1500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Pentax RS1500
E-PL2 | RS1500 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Olympus E-PL2
RS1500 | E-PL2 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Pentax RS1500
E-PL2 | RS1500 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | March 2011 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL2 provides exterior dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-PL2 versus Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL2 versus the RS1500.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and RS1500 is 85 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL2 and RS1500.
Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL2 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax RS1500 will give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-02-11 | 2011-03-16 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 362g (0.80 lbs) | 157g (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 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 Overall score | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 573 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 photographs | 260 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $0 | $150 |