Panasonic G9 vs Pentax RS1500

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic G9 and Pentax RS1500, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and RS1500 (14MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and RS1500 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The G9 was introduced 6 years after the RS1500 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the G9 matches up versus the RS1500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G9 comes with external measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the G9 and the RS1500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 and RS1500 is 62 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and RS1500.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G9 will resolve extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer G9 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.