Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax RS1500

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was introduced 3 years before the RS1500 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the FX580 grades against the RS1500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FX580 has external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FX580 against the RS1500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX580 and RS1500.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax RS1500 to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older FX580 is going to be behind in sensor tech.