Olympus SZ-12 vs Pentax RS1500

Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus SZ-12 vs Pentax RS1500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was announced 10 months after the RS1500 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SZ-12 matches up versus the RS1500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-12 & Pentax Optio RS1500. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-12 has got physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-12 vs Pentax RS1500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SZ-12 against the RS1500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-12 and RS1500 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-12 and RS1500.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher SZ-12 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.