Panasonic FS15 vs Sony RX100 III

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony RX100 III, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") have totally different sensor size.

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The FS15 was brought out 6 years prior to the RX100 III and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FS15 matches up against the RX100 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS15 features outside measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FS15 vs the RX100 III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and RX100 III is 95 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS15 and RX100 III.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS15 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 III will provide more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older FS15 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.