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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS100
Pentax RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released March 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS200 versus Pentax RS1500, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and RS1500 (14MP) and the ZS200 (1") and RS1500 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The ZS200 was announced 7 years later than the RS1500 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ZS200 matches up versus the RS1500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Pentax RS1500

 ZS200 RS1500 
ReleasedFebruary 2018March 2011More recent by 85 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k230kClearer display (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Panasonic ZS200

 RS1500 ZS200 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Pentax RS1500

 ZS200 RS1500 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS200 has got external measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS200 versus Pentax RS1500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS200 compared to the RS1500.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and RS1500 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and RS1500.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS200 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS200 will result in more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer ZS200 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS200
Portrait photography with Pentax RS1500
65
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
35
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Street photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Street photography factors
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
no articulating screen
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography factors
70
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
37
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography highlights
76
good battery pack (370 shots)
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS200
Landscape photography with Pentax RS1500
70
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
good battery pack (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
40
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Pentax RS1500
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Pentax Optio RS1500
Also called as Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-02-13 2011-03-16
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type MOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,240k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340g (0.75 lb) 157g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 260 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $800 $150