Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax RS1500
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH2/Panasonic-GH2-front.jpg)
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Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
- Introduced March 2011
- Replaced the Panasonic GH1
- Successor is Panasonic GH3
(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
- Released March 2011
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Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax RS1500, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GH2 (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly close but the GH2 (Four Thirds) and RS1500 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.
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The GH2 was announced very close to the RS1500 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the GH2 scores against the RS1500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 & Pentax Optio RS1500. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GH2 Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Pentax RS1500
GH2 | RS1500 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Panasonic GH2
RS1500 | GH2 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH2 and Pentax RS1500
GH2 | RS1500 | |||
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Released | March 2011 | ![]() | March 2011 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH2 provides outer dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax RS1500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the GH2 against the RS1500.
![Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH2-vs-Pentax-Optio-RS1500-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GH2 and RS1500 is 70 and 93 respectively.
![Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH2-vs-Pentax-Optio-RS1500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH2 and RS1500.
Plainly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GH2 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GH2 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively.
![Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH2-vs-Pentax-Optio-RS1500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH2-vs-Pentax-Optio-RS1500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-03-23 | 2011-03-16 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 15.60 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) | 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 input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 442g (0.97 lbs) | 157g (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 60 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 655 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 260 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $1,000 | $150 |