Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ300

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FS15 versus Panasonic FZ300, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was introduced 7 years earlier than the FZ300 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FS15 scores vs the FZ300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FS15 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has specifications of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS15 versus Panasonic FZ300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FS15 against the FZ300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and FZ300 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and FZ300.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older FS15 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.