Panasonic FS15 vs Sony HX90V

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony HX90V, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was brought out 7 years prior to the HX90V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FS15 grades versus the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS15 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FS15 and the HX90V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and HX90V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and HX90V.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX90V to provide you with greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS15 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.