Panasonic FS15 vs Sony NEX-6

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony NEX-6, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The FS15 was released 5 years prior to the NEX-6 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FS15 scores vs the NEX-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FS15 vs the NEX-6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and NEX-6 is 95 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and NEX-6.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS15 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-6 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FS15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.