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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
30 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released January 2011
Pentax RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced March 2011
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax RS1500, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was unveiled 2 months prior to the RS1500 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-610 grades vs the RS1500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Pentax RS1500

		

		

			
 TG-610 RS1500 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 RS1500 TG-610 
Focus manually  More precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Pentax RS1500

		

		

			
 TG-610 RS1500 
IntroducedJanuary 2011March 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither includes Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 features external measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-610 and the RS1500.
Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and RS1500 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and RS1500.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of images although you should always take the age  of the products into consideration.
	
			Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax RS1500 as a Portrait photography camera
33
 MP count good (14MP)
 offers face detect focus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
35
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-610
Street photography with Pentax RS1500
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
54
 environment sealing
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax RS1500 as a Sports photography camera
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proof
 max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
 has no phase detect auto focus
37
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography factors
64
 environment proof
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
 environment sealing
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography factors
43
 quite wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 environment proof
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse recording
40
 has manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 environment sealing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7")
 lack of manual exposure
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax RS1500 as a Vlogging camera
30
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no mic port
25
 decently wide (28mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external microphone support
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Pentax RS1500
 Olympus TG-610Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-610 Pentax Optio RS1500
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2011-03-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $223 $150