Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ1000, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The FS15 was introduced 6 years before the FZ1000 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FS15 grades vs the FZ1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 has got external measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 has proportions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FS15 and the FZ1000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and FZ1000 is 95 and 55 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS15 and FZ1000.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS15 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic FZ1000 will deliver extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS15 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.