Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax RS1500

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax RS1500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The FZ60 was launched 17 months after the RS1500 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FZ60 grades versus the RS1500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ60 features external dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax RS1500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ60 against the RS1500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and RS1500 is 68 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and RS1500.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic FZ60 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent FZ60 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.