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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony NEX-F3 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-C3
  • Successor is Sony NEX-3N
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony NEX-F3, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The FS15 was launched 4 years before the NEX-F3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FS15 matches up vs the NEX-F3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony NEX-F3

 FS15 NEX-F3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Panasonic FS15

 NEX-F3 FS15 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2009More recent by 43 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony NEX-F3

 FS15 NEX-F3 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 provides physical dimensions 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 NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

See the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FS15 compared to the NEX-F3.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and NEX-F3 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and NEX-F3.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FS15 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-F3 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older FS15 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS15
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-F3
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
76
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (470 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
27
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Sony NEX-F3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-01-16 2012-08-16
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 16000
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 314g (0.69 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1114
Other
Battery life - 470 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $180 $470