Panasonic G10 vs Pentax RS1500

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic G10 vs Pentax RS1500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively close but the G10 (Four Thirds) and RS1500 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The G10 was brought out 7 months prior to the RS1500 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G10 scores against the RS1500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G10 provides exterior dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G10 vs Pentax RS1500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the G10 against the RS1500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G10 and RS1500 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G10 and RS1500.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Pentax RS1500 will render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged G10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.