Panasonic G7 vs Pentax RS1500

The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic G7 vs Pentax RS1500, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very comparable but the G7 (Four Thirds) and RS1500 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The G7 was revealed 4 years after the RS1500 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G7 matches up versus the RS1500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 & Pentax Optio RS1500. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G7 Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G7 offers outside dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the G7 and the RS1500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G7 and RS1500 is 71 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 and RS1500.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G7 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic G7 will show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The newer G7 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.