Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Pentax RS1500 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus XZ-2 iHS has external dimensions of 113 x 65 x 48 mm (4.45 x 2.56 x 1.89″) and weighs 346 g (0.76 lb / 12.20 oz) (including batteries). Pentax RS1500 has external dimensions of 114 x 58 x 28 mm (4.49 x 2.28 x 1.1″) and weighs 157 g (0.35 lb / 5.54 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and the Pentax RS1500. Pentax RS1500 is 7mm shorter and 20mm thinner than Olympus XZ-2 iHS but it is also 1mm wider.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Pentax RS1500.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Pentax RS1500 is significantly lighter (189g ) than the Olympus XZ-2 iHS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the RS1500, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the XZ-2 iHS.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus XZ-2 iHS's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Pentax RS1500's 2.7" screen.
In addition to the size advantage, Olympus XZ-2 iHS LCD screen also has a
Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Pentax RS1500 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to XZ-2 iHS.