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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic XS1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was launched 5 years before the XS1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FS15 matches up versus the XS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic XS1

 FS15 XS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic FS15

 XS1 FS15 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic XS1

 FS15 XS1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS15 comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic XS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FS15 versus the XS1.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and XS1 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FS15 and XS1.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic XS1 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older FS15 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography information
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography information
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography info
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography info
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (103g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS15
Landscape photography with Panasonic XS1
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
39
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic XS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-16 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 103 grams (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $180 $130