Panasonic F5 vs Pentax RS1500

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic F5 versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The F5 was unveiled 23 months after the RS1500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the F5 grades versus the RS1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Pentax Optio RS1500. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic F5 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the F5 versus the RS1500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and RS1500 is 96 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the F5 and RS1500.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent F5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.