Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS15

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH2 versus Panasonic FS15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was released 24 months later than the FS15 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH2 matches up against the FS15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH2 has got external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS15 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH2 versus Panasonic FS15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH2 vs the FS15.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and FS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and FS15.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH2 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern FH2 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.