Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX50

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FS15 and Sony WX50, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was revealed 4 years before the WX50 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the FS15 matches up vs the WX50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FS15 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS15 and Sony WX50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FS15 and the WX50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and WX50.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX50 to give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.