Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX80

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony WX80, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was unveiled 5 years before the WX80 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FS15 grades against the WX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS15 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony WX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FS15 compared to the WX80.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and WX80.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX80 to result in extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older FS15 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.