Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax RS1500

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax RS1500, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was launched 14 months prior to the RS1500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FP1 scores versus the RS1500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP1 provides physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax RS1500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FP1 against the RS1500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and RS1500.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax RS1500 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FP1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.