Panasonic L1 vs Pentax RS1500

Let's look closer at the Panasonic L1 and Pentax RS1500, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and RS1500 (14MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and RS1500 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The L1 was released 4 years prior to the RS1500 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the L1 matches up against the RS1500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 & Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic L1 Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic L1 provides external dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic L1 and Pentax RS1500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the L1 against the RS1500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L1 and RS1500 is 65 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L1 and RS1500.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The L1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax RS1500 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.