Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FS15

Lets look much closer at the Olympus XZ-1 versus Panasonic FS15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the XZ-1 (10MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is relatively similar but the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and FS15 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-1 was launched 2 years later than the FS15 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the XZ-1 matches up vs the FS15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 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).

Check out the Olympus XZ-1 versus Panasonic FS15 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the XZ-1 versus the FS15.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-1 and FS15 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-1 and FS15.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XZ-1 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FS15 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern XZ-1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.