Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A330

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A330, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the A330 (10MP) is pretty close but the FS15 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The FS15 was introduced 4 months earlier than the A330 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FS15 scores versus the A330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FS15 vs the A330.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and A330 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and A330.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS15 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FS15 will result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.