Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax RS1500

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was announced 23 months after the RS1500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH10 matches up against the RS1500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Pentax Optio RS1500. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 features physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FH10 and the RS1500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and RS1500 is 97 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and RS1500.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH10 to offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent FH10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.