Casio TRYX vs Panasonic FS15

Following is a thorough review of the Casio TRYX and Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TRYX was announced 24 months after the FS15 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TRYX scores against the FS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim TRYX and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio TRYX Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio TRYX provides external measurements of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Panasonic FS15 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

See the Casio TRYX and Panasonic FS15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TRYX vs the FS15.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TRYX and FS15 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TRYX and FS15.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher TRYX is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.