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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2010
Pentax RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced March 2011
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was released 7 months before the RS1500 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FX700 scores versus the RS1500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Pentax RS1500

 FX700 RS1500 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Panasonic FX700

 RS1500 FX700 
IntroducedMarch 2011July 2010Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Pentax RS1500

 FX700 RS1500 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax RS1500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FX700 versus the RS1500.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and RS1500 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and RS1500.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of images though you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FX700 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX700
Portrait photography with Pentax RS1500
38
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography factors
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
37
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
Travel photography with Pentax RS1500
65
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
67
environment proof
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX700
Landscape photography with Pentax RS1500
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
40
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging info
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging info
33
really wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Pentax RS1500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Pentax Optio RS1500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-07-21 2011-03-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $399 $150