Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax RS1500

Here is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic SZ5 versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ5 was introduced 17 months later than the RS1500 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the SZ5 matches up vs the RS1500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 & Pentax Optio RS1500. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ5 features outside dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic SZ5 versus Pentax RS1500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SZ5 compared to the RS1500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ5 and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ5 and RS1500.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher SZ5 provides an edge in sensor tech.