Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic SZ8

Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FS15 versus Panasonic SZ8, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was introduced 6 years prior to the SZ8 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FS15 scores against the SZ8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS15 versus Panasonic SZ8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FS15 and the SZ8.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and SZ8 is 95 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FS15 and SZ8.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic SZ8 to result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older FS15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.