Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax RS1500

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic GF5 versus Pentax RS1500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GF5 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the GF5 (Four Thirds) and RS1500 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The GF5 was released 13 months after the RS1500 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the GF5 scores against the RS1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF5 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF5 offers outer measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the GF5 against the RS1500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF5 and RS1500 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GF5 and RS1500.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax RS1500 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern GF5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.