Olympus 7040 vs Pentax RS1500

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 7040 vs Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was unveiled 14 months before the RS1500 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the 7040 scores vs the RS1500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 7040 vs Pentax RS1500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the 7040 vs the RS1500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7040 and RS1500.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged 7040 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.