Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ2500

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic FZ2500, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") boast different sensor measurements.

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The FS15 was manufactured 8 years earlier than the FZ2500 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FS15 scores versus the FZ2500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS15 features outer dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ2500 has sizing of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") and a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic FZ2500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FS15 versus the FZ2500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and FZ2500 is 95 and 53 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and FZ2500.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS15 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FZ2500 will show more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older FS15 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.