Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax RS1500

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax RS1500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The FZ100 was manufactured 7 months earlier than the RS1500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FZ100 matches up vs the RS1500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ100 enjoys external measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax RS1500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FZ100 versus the RS1500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ100 and RS1500 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ100 and RS1500.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FZ100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.