Panasonic G6 vs Pentax RS1500

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic G6 and Pentax RS1500, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively similar but the G6 (Four Thirds) and RS1500 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The G6 was announced 2 years later than the RS1500 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G6 matches up versus the RS1500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic G6 offers external measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the G6 and the RS1500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and RS1500 is 74 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G6 and RS1500.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G6 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G6 will offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent G6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.