Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A77

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FS15 and Sony A77, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and A77 (24MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS15 was launched 3 years earlier than the A77 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FS15 grades against the A77 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Sony SLT-A77. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS15 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony A77 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FS15 compared to the A77.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and A77 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and A77.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FS15 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A77 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FS15 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.