Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax RS1500
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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
- Released April 2013
- Replaced the Panasonic GF5
- Successor is Panasonic GF7
(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 GF6 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic GF6 and Pentax RS1500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and RS1500 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe GF6 was manufactured 2 years after the RS1500 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the GF6 grades against the RS1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Pentax RS1500
GF6 | RS1500 | |||
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Introduced | April 2013 | March 2011 | Newer by 26 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Panasonic GF6
RS1500 | GF6 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Pentax RS1500
GF6 | RS1500 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF6 provides external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic GF6 and Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GF6 compared to the RS1500.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and RS1500 is 87 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF6 and RS1500.
As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GF6 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic GF6 will give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer GF6 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-04-08 | 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 measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 323 gr (0.71 pounds) | 157 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 622 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | 260 images |
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 feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $326 | $150 |