Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax RS1500

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Pentax RS1500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was introduced 18 months later than the RS1500 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SP-820UZ scores against the RS1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Pentax Optio RS1500. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-820UZ has got external dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Pentax RS1500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-820UZ and the RS1500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and RS1500 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and RS1500.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of files but you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern SP-820UZ should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.