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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS30
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 ZS25 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax RS1500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was launched 23 months later than the RS1500 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the ZS25 matches up versus the RS1500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Pentax RS1500

 ZS25 RS1500 
IntroducedJanuary 2013March 2011Fresher by 23 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Panasonic ZS25

 RS1500 ZS25 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax RS1500

 ZS25 RS1500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS25 has external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax RS1500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS25 versus the RS1500.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and RS1500 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS25 and RS1500.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger ZS25 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography information
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography information
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MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (193g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography highlights
45
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
37
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography info
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition in class (193g)
has touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography highlights
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax RS1500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Pentax Optio RS1500
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-03-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 157 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 260 photographs 260 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $150