Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A850

In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic FS15 and Sony A850, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and A850 (25MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The FS15 was launched 15 months prior to the A850 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FS15 matches up vs the A850 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Sony A850 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS15 comes with physical 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) and the Sony A850 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS15 and Sony A850 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FS15 versus the A850.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and A850 is 95 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and A850.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS15 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A850 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FS15 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.