Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic L1

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic L1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and L1 (7MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and L1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

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The FS15 was announced 22 months later than the L1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FS15 scores against the L1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Panasonic L1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS15 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L1 has dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FS15 and the L1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and L1 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and L1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FS15 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FS15 will render more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FS15 will have an advantage in sensor technology.