Canon T8i vs Panasonic FS15

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon T8i and Panasonic FS15, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and FS15 (12MP) and the T8i (APS-C) and FS15 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The T8i was released 11 years after the FS15 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon T8i being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the T8i grades versus the FS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel T8i and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The complete galleries are available at Canon T8i Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon T8i has exterior dimensions of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Panasonic FS15 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Canon T8i and Panasonic FS15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the T8i compared to the FS15.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the T8i and FS15 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the T8i and FS15.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The T8i featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon T8i will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger T8i will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.