Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax RS1500
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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
- Released January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Released March 2011
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Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FH1 versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FH1 was brought out 14 months before the RS1500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FH1 matches up versus the RS1500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Pentax RS1500
| FH1 | RS1500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Panasonic FH1
| RS1500 | FH1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 14 months |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Pentax RS1500
| FH1 | RS1500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has proportions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FH1 versus the RS1500.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and RS1500.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax RS1500 to deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FH1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS10 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-06 | 2011-03-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.80 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 163 gr (0.36 lbs) | 157 gr (0.35 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 260 shots |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $150 | $150 |
