Panasonic FS15 vs Sony RX1R

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony RX1R, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS15 was released 5 years earlier than the RX1R which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FS15 grades vs the RX1R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor 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") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony RX1R in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FS15 and the RX1R.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and RX1R is 95 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and RX1R.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FS15 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1R will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS15 is going to be behind in sensor tech.