Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS15

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FS15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was announced 12 months after the FS15 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH1 scores vs the FS15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 features physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic FS15 has proportions 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 Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FS15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH1 vs the FS15.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and FS15 is 95 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and FS15.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent FH1 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.