Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax RS1500
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 313g - 110 x 64 x 37mm
- Released September 2011
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL2
(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
- Released March 2011
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-PL3 versus Pentax RS1500, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-PL3 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively close but the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and RS1500 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL3 was revealed 7 months later than the RS1500 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-PL3 grades versus the RS1500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL3 & Pentax Optio RS1500. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Pentax RS1500
E-PL3 | RS1500 | |||
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Released | September 2011 | March 2011 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Olympus E-PL3
RS1500 | E-PL3 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL3 and Pentax RS1500
E-PL3 | RS1500 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL3 provides external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has sizing 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-PL3 versus Pentax RS1500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the E-PL3 and the RS1500.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL3 and RS1500 is 88 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL3 and RS1500.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL3 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax RS1500 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger E-PL3 should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-09-20 | 2011-03-16 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Truepic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 313 grams (0.69 lbs) | 157 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 499 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 260 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $399 | $150 |