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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Launched November 2013
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
  • Introduced March 2011
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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic LF1 versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the LF1 (1/1.7") and RS1500 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The LF1 was unveiled 2 years later than the RS1500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the LF1 scores versus the RS1500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Pentax RS1500

 LF1 RS1500 
IntroducedNovember 2013March 2011Fresher by 33 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Panasonic LF1

 RS1500 LF1 

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Pentax RS1500

 LF1 RS1500 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LF1 has got external measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the LF1 compared to the RS1500.

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LF1 and RS1500 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the LF1 and RS1500.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LF1 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax RS1500 will produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher LF1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography advice
42
focusing manually
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
35
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LF1
Street photography with Pentax RS1500
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
54
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Sports photography details
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Travel photography camera
64
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
67
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LF1
Vlogging with Pentax RS1500
36
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Pentax RS1500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Pentax Optio RS1500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-26 2011-03-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 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 support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192 grams (0.42 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 211 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 260 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $500 $150