Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax RS1500
90 Imaging
48 Features
48 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
30 Overall
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Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
- Introduced August 2011
- Superseded the Panasonic GF2
- Later Model is Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced March 2011
Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Panasonic GF3 and Pentax RS1500, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GF3 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the GF3 (Four Thirds) and RS1500 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe GF3 was launched 5 months later than the RS1500 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GF3 scores vs the RS1500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Pentax RS1500
GF3 | RS1500 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Panasonic GF3
RS1500 | GF3 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Pentax RS1500
GF3 | RS1500 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | March 2011 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF3 has got exterior dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 264 grams (0.58 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).
Check out the Panasonic GF3 and Pentax RS1500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the GF3 compared to the RS1500.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF3 and RS1500 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GF3 and RS1500.
As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GF3 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax RS1500 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-08-11 | 2011-03-16 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 264g (0.58 lb) | 157g (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 459 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 260 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $360 | $150 |