Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax RS1500

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax RS1500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was announced 17 months later than the RS1500 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FZ200 grades vs 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-FZ200 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ200 enjoys external measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ200 versus the RS1500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and RS1500 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and RS1500.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax RS1500 to give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The younger FZ200 should have an advantage in sensor tech.