Panasonic FS15 vs Sony RX100 V

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony RX100 V, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS15 was introduced 8 years earlier than the RX100 V which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FS15 matches up vs the RX100 V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS15 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony RX100 V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FS15 against the RX100 V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and RX100 V is 95 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FS15 and RX100 V.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FS15 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 V will offer extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FS15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.