Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax RS1500

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax RS1500, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was launched 23 months later than the RS1500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TS25 grades versus the RS1500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS25 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS25 features outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TS25 vs the RS1500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS25 and RS1500.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic TS25 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer TS25 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.