Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax RS1500

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-100 versus Pentax RS1500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was launched 2 years later than the RS1500 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SP-100 grades versus the RS1500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 provides outer measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-100 compared to the RS1500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and RS1500 is 63 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and RS1500.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SP-100 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SP-100 should have an advantage in sensor technology.