Panasonic FS15 vs Sony QX100

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony QX100, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") possess different sensor size.

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The FS15 was launched 5 years prior to the QX100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FS15 matches up vs the QX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS15 has got exterior 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 QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FS15 and the QX100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and QX100 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and QX100.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS15 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony QX100 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FS15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.