Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax RS1500
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
29 Overall
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96 Imaging
40 Features
29 Overall
35
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
30 Overall
34
93 Imaging
37 Features
30 Overall
34
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
Pentax RS1500
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(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
- Announced March 2011
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Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ3 was announced 23 months after the RS1500 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SZ3 grades vs the RS1500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Pentax RS1500
| SZ3 | RS1500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | March 2011 | More modern by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Panasonic SZ3
| RS1500 | SZ3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax RS1500
| SZ3 | RS1500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ3 has physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax RS1500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ3 vs the RS1500.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ3 and RS1500 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ3 and RS1500.
All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic SZ3 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger SZ3 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography highlights
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Panasonic SZ3 Street photography information
Pentax RS1500 Street photography information
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography advice
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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lighter than competitors (126g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
weather proof
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography factors
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2013-01-07 | 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.10 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | 126g (0.28 lbs) | 157g (0.35 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 | 250 photos | 260 photos |
| Form 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 | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $150 | $150 |