Panasonic S2 vs Pentax RS1500
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93 Imaging
37 Features
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Panasonic S2 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
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
- Released January 2012
(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
- Revealed March 2011
Panasonic S2 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic S2 vs Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S2 was released 10 months later than the RS1500 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S2 scores versus the RS1500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic S2 vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 & Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S2 Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Pentax RS1500
S2 | RS1500 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | March 2011 | More recent by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Panasonic S2
RS1500 | S2 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Pentax RS1500
S2 | RS1500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic S2 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S2 provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic S2 vs Pentax RS1500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S2 and the RS1500.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S2 and RS1500 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic S2 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S2 and RS1500.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images though you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher S2 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic S2 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S2 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-01-09 | 2011-03-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 112g (0.25 lbs) | 157g (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 | 280 photographs | 260 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | 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 | One | One |
Retail price | $109 | $150 |