Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX200V

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was brought out 4 years earlier than the TX200V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FS15 grades vs the TX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS15 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FS15 against the TX200V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and TX200V is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and TX200V.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony TX200V to provide you with more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FS15 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.