Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax RS1500
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93 Imaging
37 Features
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LS5 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Pentax RS1500
LS5 | RS1500 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Panasonic LS5
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Pentax RS1500
LS5 | RS1500 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | March 2011 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and RS1500 is 94 and 93 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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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 |