Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax RS1500

Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax RS1500, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and RS1500 (14MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and RS1500 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The GH5S was brought out 6 years later than the RS1500 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GH5S matches up against the RS1500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Pentax Optio RS1500. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5S provides outside measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the GH5S and the RS1500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and RS1500 is 62 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and RS1500.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GH5S due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax RS1500 will offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent GH5S should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.