Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax RS1500

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax RS1500, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GF1 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very similar but the GF1 (Four Thirds) and RS1500 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The GF1 was released 17 months earlier than the RS1500 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GF1 grades versus the RS1500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 & Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF1 Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GF1 features outer dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax RS1500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the GF1 against the RS1500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF1 and RS1500 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF1 and RS1500.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GF1 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax RS1500 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GF1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.