Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax RS1500

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS20 versus Pentax RS1500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was manufactured 14 months after the RS1500 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ZS20 scores versus the RS1500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 & Pentax Optio RS1500. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS20 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst 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 ZS20 versus Pentax RS1500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS20 versus the RS1500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS20 and RS1500 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS20 and RS1500.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent ZS20 should have an advantage in sensor tech.