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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 5010
Pentax RS1500
(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
  • Announced March 2011
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus 5010 and Pentax RS1500, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was unveiled 14 months prior to the RS1500 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 5010 grades versus the RS1500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Pentax RS1500

 5010 RS1500 

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Olympus 5010

 RS1500 5010 
AnnouncedMarch 2011January 2010More modern by 14 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Pentax RS1500

 5010 RS1500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 5010 and the RS1500.

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and RS1500 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and RS1500.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images although you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged 5010 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography features
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography features
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography information
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography information
65
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
environment proof
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging features
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging features
29
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Pentax RS1500
 Olympus Stylus 5010Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Pentax Optio RS1500
Also Known as mju 5010 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2011-03-16
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 157g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $150 $150