Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax RS1500
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
- Revealed July 2015
- Previous Model is Panasonic FZ200
(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
- Released March 2011
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Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ300 versus Pentax RS1500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FZ300 was launched 4 years after the RS1500 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FZ300 matches up vs the RS1500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Pentax RS1500
| FZ300 | RS1500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2015 |  | March 2011 | More modern by 53 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Panasonic FZ300
| RS1500 | FZ300 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax RS1500
| FZ300 | RS1500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing |
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ300 and the RS1500.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ300 and RS1500 is 59 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ300 and RS1500.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax RS1500 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent FZ300 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2015-07-16 | 2011-03-16 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 12.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | 691 gr (1.52 pounds) | 157 gr (0.35 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 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 | 380 pictures | 260 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $598 | $150 |