Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ35

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic FZ35, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FS15 was released 17 months before the FZ35 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the FS15 scores against the FZ35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS15 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

See the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic FZ35 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FS15 compared to the FZ35.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and FZ35 is 95 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and FZ35.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FS15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.