Panasonic FS15 vs Sony NEX-6
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Introduced March 2013
- Updated by Sony A6000
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony NEX-6, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FS15 was released 5 years prior to the NEX-6 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FS15 scores vs the NEX-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony NEX-6 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony NEX-6
FS15 | NEX-6 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Panasonic FS15
NEX-6 | FS15 | |||
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Introduced | March 2013 | January 2009 | Newer by 50 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony NEX-6
FS15 | NEX-6 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony NEX-6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FS15 vs the NEX-6.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and NEX-6 is 95 and 85 respectively.
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and NEX-6.
All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS15 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-6 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FS15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 |
Category | Ultracompact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-01-16 | 2013-03-25 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 136 grams (0.30 pounds) | 345 grams (0.76 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1018 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $180 | $365 |