Panasonic FS15 vs Sony S2100

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony S2100, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was manufactured 11 months prior to the S2100 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FS15 grades versus the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS15 has got physical 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 S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FS15 versus the S2100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS15 and S2100.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images however you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FS15 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.