Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX20

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX20, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was manufactured 4 years before the TX20 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FS15 matches up vs the TX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 features 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) whilst the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FS15 vs the TX20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and TX20 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and TX20.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony TX20 to offer extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FS15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.