Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX1

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the FS15 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizing.

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The FS15 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the TX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FS15 matches up against the TX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony TX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FS15 against the TX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and TX1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FS15 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FS15 will resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.