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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS2
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
  • Introduced March 2011
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax RS1500, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was announced 3 years before the RS1500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TS1 grades versus the RS1500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Pentax RS1500

 TS1 RS1500 

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Panasonic TS1

 RS1500 TS1 
IntroducedMarch 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax RS1500

 TS1 RS1500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS1 features outer dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS1 against the RS1500.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS1 and RS1500 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS1 and RS1500.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax RS1500 to show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged TS1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography features
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography features
20
no manual focus
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography features
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography features
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography advice
61
weather proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
environment proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
Landscape photography with Pentax RS1500
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging advice
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Pentax RS1500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Pentax Optio RS1500
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-27 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 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 AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189 grams (0.42 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" 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 - 260 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $380 $150