Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic LX5

Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic LX5, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is relatively similar but the FS15 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") offer different sensor sizing.

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The FS15 was revealed 3 years prior to the LX5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FS15 grades against the LX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS15 comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX5 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic LX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FS15 versus the LX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and LX5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FS15 and LX5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FS15 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FS15 will deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older FS15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.