Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax RS1500

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax RS1500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and RS1500 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was brought out 3 years before the RS1500 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SP-565UZ matches up versus the RS1500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax Optio RS1500. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys physical dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 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).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax RS1500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the RS1500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and RS1500 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and RS1500.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax RS1500 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be behind in sensor technology.