Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A700

The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony A700, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the A700 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the FS15 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The FS15 was launched 14 months after the A700 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FS15 scores against the A700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS15 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony A700 has dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony A700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FS15 against the A700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and A700 is 95 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS15 and A700.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The FS15 features the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The fresher FS15 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.