Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax RS1500

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.