Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax RS1500
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced March 2011
Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus XZ-1 and Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and RS1500 (14MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and RS1500 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe XZ-1 was manufactured at a similar time to the RS1500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the XZ-1 grades against the RS1500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-1 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Pentax RS1500
XZ-1 | RS1500 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Olympus XZ-1
RS1500 | XZ-1 |
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Common features in the Olympus XZ-1 and Pentax RS1500
XZ-1 | RS1500 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | March 2011 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-1 has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus XZ-1 and Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the XZ-1 versus the RS1500.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-1 and RS1500 is 88 and 93 respectively.
Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-1 and RS1500.
To sum up, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The XZ-1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax RS1500 will produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Olympus XZ-1 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus XZ-1 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-26 | 2011-03-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic V | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 44.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3664 x 2752 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 614 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | OLED | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.60 m (ISO 800) | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 275g (0.61 lbs) | 157g (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 34 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 18.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 117 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photographs | 260 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $567 | $150 |