Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX66

Below is a extended review of the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX66, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was brought out 4 years prior to the TX66 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FS15 grades versus the TX66 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 offers outside 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 TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX66 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FS15 versus the TX66.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and TX66 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and TX66.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX66 to deliver greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older FS15 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.