Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax RS1500

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and RS1500 (14MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and RS1500 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX7 was introduced 20 months after the RS1500 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the LX7 grades versus the RS1500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 & Pentax Optio RS1500. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX7 Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LX7 has exterior dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax RS1500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the LX7 vs the RS1500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LX7 and RS1500 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX7 and RS1500.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LX7 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax RS1500 will give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent LX7 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.