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Panasonic S2 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Panasonic S2
(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
Pentax RS1500
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Pentax RS1500

 S2 RS1500 
RevealedJanuary 2012March 2011More recent by 10 months

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Panasonic S2

 RS1500 S2 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Pentax RS1500

 S2 RS1500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S2 and RS1500 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S2 Portrait photography features
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography features
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S2 Street photography info
Pentax RS1500 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (112g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S2 Sports photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography highlights
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
good battery (280 shots)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
37
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S2 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery (280 per charge)
lighter than others in class (112 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
weather proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S2
Landscape photography with Pentax RS1500
41
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
good battery (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
40
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S2 Vlogging information
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging information
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (112g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic S2 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S2 and Pentax RS1500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2Pentax Optio RS1500
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