Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax RZ10

Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax RZ10, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was released 3 years earlier than the RZ10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FS15 scores vs the RZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FS15 has external measurements 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 RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FS15 versus the RZ10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and RZ10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FS15 and RZ10.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax RZ10 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FS15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.