Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax RS1500

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-310 and Pentax RS1500, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was manufactured 2 months before the RS1500 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-310 matches up against the RS1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-310 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 comes with external dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-310 against the RS1500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and RS1500 is 94 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and RS1500.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you should consider the release date of the products into consideration.