Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ70
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
- Launched July 2013
Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FS15 versus Panasonic FZ70, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and FZ70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FS15 was introduced 5 years before the FZ70 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FS15 matches up versus the FZ70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ70 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic FZ70
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic FS15
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Launched | July 2013 | January 2009 | More modern by 54 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic FZ70
FS15 | FZ70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FS15 enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ70 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FS15 versus Panasonic FZ70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FS15 and the FZ70.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and FZ70 is 95 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FS15 and FZ70.
Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ70 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FS15 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-16 | 2013-07-18 |
Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 20-1200mm (60.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Screen LCD Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 13.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136g (0.30 lb) | 606g (1.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 41 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 171 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $180 | $300 |