Panasonic FS15 vs Sony NEX-F3

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony NEX-F3, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The FS15 was launched 4 years before the NEX-F3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FS15 matches up vs the NEX-F3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

See the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FS15 compared to the NEX-F3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and NEX-F3 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and NEX-F3.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FS15 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-F3 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older FS15 is going to be behind in sensor technology.