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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A200

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Introduced July 2008
  • Successor is Sony A230
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A200 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A200, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the FS15 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The FS15 was announced 7 months after the A200 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FS15 matches up vs the A200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony A200

 FS15 A200 
IntroducedJanuary 2009July 2008Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Panasonic FS15

 A200 FS15 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony A200

 FS15 A200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS15 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS15 vs the A200.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and A200 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS15 and A200.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS15 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FS15 will resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more modern FS15 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS15
Portrait photography with Sony A200
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography features
Sony A200 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography info
Sony A200 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography details
Sony A200 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
46
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography advice
Sony A200 Landscape photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
53
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A200 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
9
no video
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Sony A200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-01-16 2008-07-17
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 572g (1.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 521
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $180 $100