Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax RS1500
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS7/Panasonic-FS7-front.jpg)
![Pentax Optio RS1500 front Pentax Optio RS1500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-RS1500/Pentax-RS1500-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Launched January 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
- Revealed March 2011
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax RS1500, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and RS1500 (14MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and RS1500 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.
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The FS7 was released 3 years before the RS1500 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the FS7 matches up vs the RS1500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Pentax RS1500
FS7 | RS1500 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Panasonic FS7
RS1500 | FS7 | |||
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Revealed | March 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 26 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax RS1500
FS7 | RS1500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS7 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax RS1500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FS7 versus the RS1500.
![Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS7-vs-Pentax-Optio-RS1500-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.
![Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS7-vs-Pentax-Optio-RS1500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS7 and RS1500.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FS7 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Pentax RS1500 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FS7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
![Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS7-vs-Pentax-Optio-RS1500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS7-vs-Pentax-Optio-RS1500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-16 | 2011-03-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | 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 distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 139g (0.31 pounds) | 157g (0.35 pounds) |
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 All around 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 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $160 | $150 |