Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax RS1500 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic FX48 has external dimensions of 95 x 53 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.09 x 0.87″) and weighs 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz) (including batteries). Pentax RS1500 has external dimensions of 114 x 58 x 28 mm (4.49 x 2.28 x 1.1″) and weighs 157 g (0.35 lb / 5.54 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic FX48 and the Pentax RS1500. Panasonic FX48 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 19mm narrower, 5mm shorter and 6mm thinner than Pentax RS1500.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax RS1500.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic FX48 is 7g lighter than the Pentax RS1500 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the RS1500, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the FX48.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Pentax RS1500's 2.70" LCD screen is slightly larger than Panasonic FX48's 2.5" screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.