Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS5

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic ZS5, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was brought out 17 months earlier than the ZS5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the FS15 grades versus the ZS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic ZS5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FS15 compared to the ZS5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and ZS5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and ZS5.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FS15 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.