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Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus VR-320
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 VR-330 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax RS1500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was released at a similar time to the RS1500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the VR-330 matches up vs the RS1500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Pentax RS1500

 VR-330 RS1500 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Olympus VR-330

 RS1500 VR-330 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Pentax RS1500

 VR-330 RS1500 
IntroducedFebruary 2011March 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the VR-330 and the RS1500.

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and RS1500 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and RS1500.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography information
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography information
33
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-330
Sports photography with Pentax RS1500
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
37
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Travel photography information
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography information
70
lighter than competition (158 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography factors
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging factors
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging factors
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (158 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
25
really wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Pentax RS1500
 Olympus VR-330Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus VR-330 Pentax Optio RS1500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-02-08 2011-03-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 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 support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 grams (0.35 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $220 $150