Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ200

Below is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FS15 versus Panasonic FZ200, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was launched 4 years earlier than the FZ200 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the FS15 grades versus the FZ200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FS15 has outside measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS15 versus Panasonic FZ200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FS15 compared to the FZ200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and FZ200 is 95 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS15 and FZ200.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files though you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FS15 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.