Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax RS1500

Below is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic LX5 versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and RS1500 (14MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and RS1500 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The LX5 was announced 10 months later than the RS1500 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the LX5 grades vs the RS1500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LX5 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX5 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the LX5 and the RS1500.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the LX5 and RS1500 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX5 and RS1500.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX5 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Pentax RS1500 will offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher LX5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.