Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax RS1500

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FS12 versus Pentax RS1500, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was introduced 23 months before the RS1500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the FS12 grades versus the RS1500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS12 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Panasonic FS12 versus Pentax RS1500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FS12 compared to the RS1500.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and RS1500.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax RS1500 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.