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 Pentax RS1500 and Olympus XZ-10 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. 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). Olympus XZ-10 has external dimensions of 102 x 61 x 34 mm (4.03 x 2.41 x 1.35″) and weighs 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Pentax RS1500 and the Olympus XZ-10. Pentax RS1500 is 3mm shorter and 6mm thinner than Olympus XZ-10 but it is also 12mm wider.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Pentax RS1500 and Olympus XZ-10.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Pentax RS1500 and Olympus XZ-10.
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 (64g ) than the Olympus XZ-10 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the RS1500 has a big advantage over the XZ-10 which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus XZ-10's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Pentax RS1500's 2.7" screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.