Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax RS1500

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax RS1500, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was manufactured 19 months earlier than the RS1500 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FP8 matches up against the RS1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 provides outer measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FP8 versus the RS1500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and RS1500.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax RS1500 to render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older FP8 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.