Olympus 6010 vs Pentax RS1500

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus 6010 vs Pentax RS1500, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was brought out 20 months prior to the RS1500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 6010 matches up vs the RS1500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Pentax Optio RS1500. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 6010 compared to the RS1500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and RS1500 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and RS1500.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax RS1500 to render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 6010 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.