Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A290
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A290 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Succeeded the Sony A230
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A290 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A290, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the A290 (14MP) is pretty close but the FS15 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FS15 was revealed 16 months before the A290 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FS15 scores versus the A290 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A290 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony A290
FS15 | A290 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Panasonic FS15
A290 | FS15 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 16 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony A290
FS15 | A290 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS15 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony A290 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A290 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FS15 vs the A290.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and A290 is 95 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and A290.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FS15 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A290 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS15 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A290 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2009-01-16 | 2010-06-09 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video file format | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 136 grams (0.30 lb) | 549 grams (1.21 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 615 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $180 | $600 |