Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax RS1500
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Pentax Optio RS1500. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Pentax RS1500
ZS200 | RS1500 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | March 2011 | More recent by 85 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 230k | Clearer display (+1010k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Panasonic ZS200
RS1500 | ZS200 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Pentax RS1500
ZS200 | RS1500 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and RS1500 is 86 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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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 |