Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax RS1500

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FS15 versus Pentax RS1500, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was revealed 3 years earlier than the RS1500 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FS15 scores vs the RS1500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Pentax Optio RS1500. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS15 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS15 versus Pentax RS1500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FS15 and the RS1500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and RS1500.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax RS1500 to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged FS15 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.