Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ40

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ40, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was released 18 months earlier than the FZ40 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FS15 scores against the FZ40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FS15 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ40 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FS15 against the FZ40.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and FZ40 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS15 and FZ40.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ40 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS15 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.