Panasonic FS15 vs Sony RX100 VA

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony RX100 VA, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") posses different sensor size.

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The FS15 was revealed 10 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FS15 grades vs the RX100 VA with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS15 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FS15 versus the RX100 VA.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and RX100 VA is 95 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and RX100 VA.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FS15 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will give you greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older FS15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.