Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A9

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony A9, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and A9 (24MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS15 was unveiled 9 years prior to the A9 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the FS15 matches up versus the A9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Sony Alpha A9. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS15 provides outside measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony A9 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

See the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony A9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FS15 and the A9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and A9 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS15 and A9.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FS15 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A9 will show more detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS15 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.