Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax RS1500

The following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax RS1500, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and RS1500 (14MP) and the LX10 (1") and RS1500 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The LX10 was manufactured 5 years after the RS1500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the LX10 matches up versus the RS1500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX10 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX10 features outer measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the LX10 vs the RS1500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the LX10 and RS1500 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LX10 and RS1500.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX10 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic LX10 will produce extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent LX10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.