Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax RS1500
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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Push to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Released April 2009
(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
- Introduced March 2011
Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FS42 and Pentax RS1500, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and RS1500 (14MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and RS1500 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FS42 was introduced 23 months prior to the RS1500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the FS42 scores versus the RS1500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Pentax RS1500
FS42 | RS1500 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Panasonic FS42
RS1500 | FS42 | |||
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Introduced | March 2011 | April 2009 | More modern by 23 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Pentax RS1500
FS42 | RS1500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS42 has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FS42 and Pentax RS1500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FS42 against the RS1500.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FS42 and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS42 and RS1500.
To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FS42 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax RS1500 will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged FS42 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-04-17 | 2011-03-16 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 132g (0.29 pounds) | 157g (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $580 | $150 |