Canon 5DS vs Panasonic FS15

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon 5DS and Panasonic FS15, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and FS15 (12MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and FS15 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The 5DS was unveiled 6 years after the FS15 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5DS being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 5DS matches up vs the FS15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5DS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The full galleries are provided at Canon 5DS Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5DS has outside measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS15 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Compare the Canon 5DS and Panasonic FS15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 5DS vs the FS15.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5DS and FS15 is 55 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5DS and FS15.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 5DS having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon 5DS will offer you greater detail having an extra 39 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer 5DS should have an edge in sensor tech.