Panasonic S3 vs Pentax RS1500
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Panasonic S3 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced March 2011
Panasonic S3 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic S3 and Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S3 was brought out 2 months earlier than the RS1500 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S3 matches up versus the RS1500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic S3 vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S3 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Pentax RS1500
S3 | RS1500 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Panasonic S3
RS1500 | S3 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Pentax RS1500
S3 | RS1500 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | March 2011 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Panasonic S3 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S3 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic S3 and Pentax RS1500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S3 against the RS1500.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3 and RS1500 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic S3 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S3 and RS1500.
To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images however you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration.
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Panasonic S3 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2011-03-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 117g (0.26 lbs) | 157g (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 images | 260 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $110 | $150 |