Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax RS1500

The following is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax RS1500, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was launched 11 months after the RS1500 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-820 iHS grades versus the RS1500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS comes with outer dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the RS1500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and RS1500 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and RS1500.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax RS1500 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-820 iHS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.