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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FS15 versus Panasonic FX700, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was introduced 18 months prior to the FX700 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FS15 grades against the FX700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic FX700

 FS15 FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic FS15

 FX700 FS15 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2009Fresher by 18 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic FX700

 FS15 FX700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS15 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FS15 versus Panasonic FX700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FS15 against the FX700.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and FX700 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and FX700.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FX700 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FS15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography info
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX700 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
33
decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic FX700
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-16 2010-07-21
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.40 m
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 176 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $180 $399