Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax RS1500

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS80 versus Pentax RS1500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and RS1500 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was released 7 years after the RS1500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the ZS80 scores vs the RS1500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS80 has got exterior measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS80 versus Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS80 versus the RS1500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and RS1500 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS80 and RS1500.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent ZS80 provides a benefit in sensor technology.