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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Pentax RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 LS5 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic LS5 versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was manufactured 5 months after the RS1500 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the LS5 scores against the RS1500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Pentax RS1500

 LS5 RS1500 

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Panasonic LS5

 RS1500 LS5 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Pentax RS1500

 LS5 RS1500 
ReleasedJuly 2011March 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic LS5 provides outer measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LS5 versus Pentax RS1500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the LS5 vs the RS1500.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and RS1500 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LS5 and RS1500.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography highlights
33
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Street photography information
Pentax RS1500 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Sports photography camera
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LS5
Travel photography with Pentax RS1500
65
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery (160 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
weather sealing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LS5
Landscape photography with Pentax RS1500
36
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (160 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Pentax RS1500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Pentax Optio RS1500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-21 2011-03-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $294 $150