Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax RS1500
88 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
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Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Released March 2015
- Previous Model is Olympus SH-1
- Successor is Olympus SH-3
(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
- Revealed March 2011
Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax RS1500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SH-2 was introduced 4 years later than the RS1500 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SH-2 scores against the RS1500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Pentax RS1500
SH-2 | RS1500 | |||
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Revealed | March 2015 | March 2011 | Fresher by 49 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Olympus SH-2
RS1500 | SH-2 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Pentax RS1500
SH-2 | RS1500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-2 enjoys exterior measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax RS1500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SH-2 vs the RS1500.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and RS1500 is 88 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and RS1500.
Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SH-2 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer SH-2 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2015-03-11 | 2011-03-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.5 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 271g (0.60 lbs) | 157g (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 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 | 380 photographs | 260 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $399 | $150 |