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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
89 Imaging
39 Features
39 Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
30 Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced March 2011
Pentax RS1500
(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
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax RS1500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was revealed about the same time to the RS1500 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SZ-30MR matches up against the RS1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Pentax RS1500

		

		

			
 SZ-30MR RS1500 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

		

		

			
 RS1500 SZ-30MR 
Manual focus  More exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Pentax RS1500

		

		

			
 SZ-30MR RS1500 
RevealedMarch 2011March 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the RS1500.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and RS1500 is 89 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and RS1500.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively.
	
			Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography advice
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 megapixel count good (16MP)
 supports face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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 manual focus
 good MP (14MP)
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Street photography advice
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (226g)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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 weather sealing
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography factors
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 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (220 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
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 good MP (14MP)
 has tracking focus
 weather sealing
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Travel photography with Pentax RS1500
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 lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 bad battery pack (220 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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 weather sealing
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography information
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography information
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 lack of manual exposure
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 bad battery pack (220 shots)
 does not have Timelapse function
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 manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging advice
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging advice
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (226g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone socket
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing mic jack
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Pentax RS1500
 Olympus SZ-30MRPentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SZ-30MR Pentax Optio RS1500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-03-02 2011-03-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lb) 157 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $279 $150