Panasonic G2 vs Pentax RS1500

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic G2 versus Pentax RS1500, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very comparable but the G2 (Four Thirds) and RS1500 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The G2 was announced 8 months prior to the RS1500 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G2 scores versus the RS1500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Pentax Optio RS1500. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G2 has exterior dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G2 versus Pentax RS1500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the G2 against the RS1500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and RS1500 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G2 and RS1500.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G2 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax RS1500 will show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older G2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.