Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX9

Below is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FS15 and Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was introduced 24 months earlier than the WX9 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FS15 matches up vs the WX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS15 comes with outer measurements 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 WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS15 and Sony WX9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FS15 against the WX9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and WX9 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FS15 and WX9.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX9 to offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older FS15 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.