Panasonic FS15 vs Sony HX200V

In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FS15 and Sony HX200V, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was announced 4 years before the HX200V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FS15 matches up against the HX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 enjoys external 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 HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS15 and Sony HX200V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FS15 vs the HX200V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and HX200V is 95 and 66 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and HX200V.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX200V to render greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older FS15 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.