Panasonic FS15 vs Sony HX50V

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony HX50V, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was announced 5 years earlier than the HX50V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FS15 matches up versus the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS15 provides external measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony HX50V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FS15 versus the HX50V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and HX50V is 95 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FS15 and HX50V.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX50V to show more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older FS15 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.