Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A100

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony A100, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the A100 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the FS15 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The FS15 was brought out 2 years after the A100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FS15 grades vs the A100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS15 provides external 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 A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony A100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FS15 against the A100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and A100 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FS15 and A100.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS15 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic FS15 will produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher FS15 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.