Olympus 7010 vs Pentax RS1500
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93 Imaging
37 Features
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
- Released July 2009
- Also Known as mju 7010
(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
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Following is a extended review of the Olympus 7010 vs Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 7010 was unveiled 20 months earlier than the RS1500 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 7010 scores versus the RS1500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Pentax RS1500
| 7010 | RS1500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Olympus 7010
| RS1500 | 7010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2011 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 20 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Pentax RS1500
| 7010 | RS1500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 7010 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus 7010 provides external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus 7010 vs Pentax RS1500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 7010 and the RS1500.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and RS1500 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus 7010 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and RS1500.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax RS1500 to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged 7010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7010 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 7010 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
| Also Known as | mju 7010 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-07-22 | 2011-03-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 145 grams (0.32 lbs) | 157 grams (0.35 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 pictures |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $200 | $150 |
