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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
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
  • Introduced March 2011
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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was introduced 14 months before the RS1500 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FH22 grades vs the RS1500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Pentax RS1500

 FH22 RS1500 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Panasonic FH22

 RS1500 FH22 
IntroducedMarch 2011January 2010Newer by 14 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Pentax RS1500

 FH22 RS1500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FH22 vs the RS1500.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and RS1500 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and RS1500.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged FH22 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
Portrait photography with Pentax RS1500
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography info
Pentax RS1500 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
37
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography info
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography info
67
provides focus via touch
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
weather proofing
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography advice
41
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
40
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging information
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging information
30
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Pentax RS1500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Pentax Optio RS1500
Also called Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-03-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Mic port
Headphone port
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 170 gr (0.37 lb) 157 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 - 260 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $150