Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax RS1500
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93 Imaging
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched January 2012
(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
- Revealed March 2011
Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview
Let's look closer at the Panasonic SZ7 versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ7 was announced 10 months after the RS1500 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SZ7 scores vs the RS1500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Pentax RS1500
SZ7 | RS1500 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | March 2011 | Newer by 10 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Panasonic SZ7
RS1500 | SZ7 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax RS1500
SZ7 | RS1500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ7 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while 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).
Analyze the Panasonic SZ7 versus Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ7 vs the RS1500.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ7 and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ7 and RS1500.
As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of images but you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher SZ7 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2011-03-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 4cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lb) | 157 gr (0.35 lb) |
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 All around 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 | 220 shots | 260 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $199 | $150 |