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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced January 2015
Pentax RS1500
(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
  • Released March 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic SZ10 versus Pentax RS1500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was unveiled 3 years after the RS1500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SZ10 scores versus the RS1500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Pentax RS1500

 SZ10 RS1500 
ReleasedJanuary 2015March 2011Newer by 47 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Panasonic SZ10

 RS1500 SZ10 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax RS1500

 SZ10 RS1500 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ10 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst 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).

See the Panasonic SZ10 versus Pentax RS1500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ10 versus the RS1500.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and RS1500 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ10 and RS1500.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ10 to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger SZ10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography info
Pentax RS1500 Street photography info
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competitors (177g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
weather proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography highlights
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging details
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging details
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax RS1500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Pentax Optio RS1500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2011-03-16
Body design 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.4 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 200 photographs 260 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $150