Panasonic FS15 vs Sony HX80

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony HX80, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was unveiled 8 years before the HX80 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the FS15 matches up against the HX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FS15 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony HX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FS15 versus the HX80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and HX80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS15 and HX80.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX80 to show extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged FS15 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.