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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
30 Overall
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released August 2011
Pentax RS1500
(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
  • Launched March 2011
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic FX90 versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was announced 6 months after the RS1500 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the FX90 grades versus the RS1500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Pentax RS1500

		

		

			
 FX90 RS1500 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Panasonic FX90

		

		

			
 RS1500 FX90 
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax RS1500

		

		

			
 FX90 RS1500 
LaunchedAugust 2011March 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FX90 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Panasonic FX90 versus Pentax RS1500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FX90 and the RS1500.
Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FX90 and RS1500.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax RS1500 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography advice
21
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
35
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic FX90
Street photography with Pentax RS1500
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides touch to focus
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
54
 weather sealing
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography info
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography info
30
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (200 CIPA)
 has no phase detect AF
37
 MP count good (14MP)
 offers tracking focus
 weather sealing
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic FX90
Travel photography with Pentax RS1500
60
 provides touch to focus
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 low battery power (200 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
67
 weather sealing
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography advice
36
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 no manual control
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 low battery power (200 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse recording
40
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (28mm)
 MP count good (14MP)
 weather sealing
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7")
 manual exposure not possible
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging features
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging features
34
 relatively wide (24mm)
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have microphone socket
25
 relatively wide (28mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Pentax RS1500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Pentax Optio RS1500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-26 2011-03-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.90 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 149g (0.33 lb) 157g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 200 photos 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $227 $150