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Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Pentax RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced March 2011
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Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Pentax RS1500

 FS15 RS1500 

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Panasonic FS15

 RS1500 FS15 
AnnouncedMarch 2011January 2009Newer by 26 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Pentax RS1500

 FS15 RS1500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

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

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography info
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography info
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
environment sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS15
Landscape photography with Pentax RS1500
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging details
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Pentax RS1500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Pentax Optio RS1500
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-16 2011-03-16
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lb) 157 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $180 $150