Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax RS1500
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Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
(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
- Released March 2011
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Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus VG-160 versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe VG-160 was brought out 10 months after the RS1500 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the VG-160 grades against the RS1500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-160 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Pentax RS1500
| VG-160 | RS1500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | March 2011 | More modern by 10 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Olympus VG-160
| RS1500 | VG-160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Pentax RS1500
| VG-160 | RS1500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-160 offers external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the VG-160 versus the RS1500.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and RS1500 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-160 and RS1500.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of images however you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern VG-160 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
| Olympus VG-160 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus VG-160 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2011-03-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 7cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.80 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lb) | 157 gr (0.35 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 165 photos | 260 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-70B | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $90 | $150 |