Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax RS1500

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus VH-515 and Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was introduced 18 months later than the RS1500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the VH-515 grades versus the RS1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-515 & Pentax Optio RS1500. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-515 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the VH-515 versus the RS1500.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and RS1500.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax RS1500 to offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger VH-515 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.