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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
30 Overall
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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
  • Launched March 2011
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FH25 versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was revealed 2 months earlier than the RS1500 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FH25 scores vs the RS1500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Pentax RS1500

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Panasonic FH25

		

		

			
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Focus manually  Very accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax RS1500

		

		

			
 FH25 RS1500 
LaunchedJanuary 2011March 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 offers external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FH25 and the RS1500.
Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and RS1500 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and RS1500.
Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH25 to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
	
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax RS1500 as a Portrait photography camera
34
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
35
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (14MP)
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FH25 Street photography details
Pentax RS1500 Street photography details
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
54
 weather proofing
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography features
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography features
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 slow fps (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
 decent MP (14MP)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proofing
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax RS1500 as a Travel photography camera
65
 resolution is good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
 weather proofing
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography information
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography information
38
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 lack of Timelapse mode
40
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 decent MP (14MP)
 weather proofing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 no image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging factors
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging factors
31
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external microphone port
25
 pretty wide (28mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Pentax RS1500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Pentax Optio RS1500
Other name Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-03-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI -
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 159 grams (0.35 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (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 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 250 pictures 260 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack 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, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $180 $150