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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
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Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Replaced the Panasonic GH4
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH5 II
Pentax RS1500
(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
  • Announced March 2011
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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic GH5 versus Pentax RS1500, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and RS1500 (14MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and RS1500 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The GH5 was unveiled 5 years later than the RS1500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GH5 grades vs the RS1500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Pentax RS1500

 GH5 RS1500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017March 2011More recent by 71 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1620k230kClearer display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Panasonic GH5

 RS1500 GH5 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Pentax RS1500

 GH5 RS1500 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5 comes with outside dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the GH5 versus the RS1500.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH5 and RS1500 is 59 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5 and RS1500.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GH5 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GH5 will provide greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer GH5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
35
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Street photography camera
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Sports photography details
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography details
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max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
low battery power (410 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
37
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Travel photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography advice
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environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (410 shots)
67
environment proof
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography information
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
low battery power (410 shots)
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has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
environment proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH5
Vlogging with Pentax RS1500
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selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 and Pentax RS1500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Pentax Optio RS1500
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-01-04 2011-03-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
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 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,620k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725 grams (1.60 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 807 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photos 260 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual One
Cost at launch $1,298 $150