Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W710

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W710, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was released 5 years earlier than the W710 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the FS15 scores versus the W710 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS15 has got exterior 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) while the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FS15 and the W710.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FS15 and W710.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W710 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older FS15 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.