Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A300

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony A300, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the A300 (10MP) is pretty similar but the FS15 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The FS15 was released 12 months after the A300 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the FS15 matches up against the A300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS15 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony A300 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FS15 compared to the A300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and A300 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and A300.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS15 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FS15 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent FS15 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.