Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic LF1

Here is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FS15 versus Panasonic LF1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the FS15 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FS15 was announced 5 years earlier than the LF1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FS15 matches up versus the LF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS15 provides external measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS15 versus Panasonic LF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FS15 vs the LF1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and LF1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS15 and LF1.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The FS15 features the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The older FS15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.