Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax RS1500

Following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FP3 and Pentax RS1500, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was released 14 months prior to the RS1500 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FP3 matches up against the RS1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP3 and Pentax RS1500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FP3 compared to the RS1500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and RS1500.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos though you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FP3 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.