Panasonic FS15 vs Sony HX10V

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony HX10V, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was introduced 4 years before the HX10V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FS15 scores against the HX10V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS15 features outer 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 HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FS15 versus the HX10V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and HX10V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and HX10V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX10V to result in greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FS15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.