Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax RS1500

Here, we are matching up the Olympus TG-810 versus Pentax RS1500, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was announced 6 months later than the RS1500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-810 grades against the RS1500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-810 & Pentax Optio RS1500. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 features outer measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-810 vs the RS1500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and RS1500 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and RS1500.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you need to consider the age of the cameras into account.