Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax RS1500

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax RS1500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and RS1500 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was launched 3 years before the RS1500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FZ28 scores against the RS1500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 has physical dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ28 compared to the RS1500.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and RS1500 is 72 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and RS1500.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax RS1500 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.