Panasonic FS15 vs Sony QX30

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony QX30, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was brought out 6 years earlier than the QX30 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FS15 scores versus the QX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS15 has physical 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 QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FS15 compared to the QX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and QX30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and QX30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony QX30 to give you greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FS15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.