Panasonic FS15 vs Sony HX400V

In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony HX400V, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was introduced 6 years earlier than the HX400V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FS15 matches up against the HX400V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FS15 and the HX400V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and HX400V is 95 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and HX400V.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX400V to produce extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older FS15 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.