Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic LX10

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic LX10, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and LX10 (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The FS15 was announced 8 years prior to the LX10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FS15 grades against the LX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 features outer 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) whilst the Panasonic LX10 has proportions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic LX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FS15 vs the LX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and LX10 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS15 and LX10.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FS15 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic LX10 will deliver greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older FS15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.