Olympus 7030 vs Pentax RS1500
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
27 Overall
33
95 Imaging
37 Features
27 Overall
33
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
30 Overall
34
93 Imaging
37 Features
30 Overall
34
Olympus 7030 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally referred to as mju 7030
Pentax RS1500
(Full Review)
(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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Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 7030 vs Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 7030 was unveiled 14 months earlier than the RS1500 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 7030 scores against the RS1500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Pentax Optio RS1500. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Pentax RS1500
| 7030 | RS1500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Olympus 7030
| RS1500 | 7030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 2011 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 14 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Pentax RS1500
| 7030 | RS1500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 7030 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7030 comes with external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 7030 versus the RS1500.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Olympus 7030 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and RS1500.
All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged 7030 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus 7030 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography information
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography information
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Olympus 7030 Street photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Street photography factors
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Olympus 7030 Sports photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography highlights
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Olympus 7030 Travel photography features
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography features
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
weather proofing
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape photography with Olympus 7030
Landscape photography with Pentax RS1500
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Olympus 7030 Vlogging information
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging information
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
pretty wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7030 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
| Also called | mju 7030 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2011-03-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.70 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lb) | 157 grams (0.35 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 | - | 260 photographs |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $179 | $150 |
