Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic S1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FS15 versus Panasonic S1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was announced 23 months before the S1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FS15 matches up versus the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS15 has got external 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 S1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Panasonic FS15 versus Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FS15 against the S1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and S1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS15 and S1.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older FS15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.