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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed November 2011
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
  • Announced March 2011
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic 3D1 versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was announced 8 months later than the RS1500 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 3D1 matches up against the RS1500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Pentax RS1500

 3D1 RS1500 
AnnouncedNovember 2011March 2011Fresher by 8 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Panasonic 3D1

 RS1500 3D1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Pentax RS1500

 3D1 RS1500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic 3D1 enjoys external measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic 3D1 versus Pentax RS1500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 3D1 against the RS1500.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and RS1500 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and RS1500.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax RS1500 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger 3D1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography advice
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provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography information
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography information
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
Travel photography with Pentax RS1500
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comes with touch focus
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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weather proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography advice
36
rather wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Pentax RS1500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Pentax Optio RS1500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-11-07 2011-03-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 157 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 260 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $670 $150