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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H300

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H300 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H300, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was brought out 6 years prior to the H300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FS15 scores against the H300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony H300

 FS15 H300 

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Panasonic FS15

 H300 FS15 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2009More modern by 61 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony H300

 FS15 H300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS15 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FS15 against the H300.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and H300 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and H300.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony H300 to deliver greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography information
Sony H300 Portrait photography information
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography info
Sony H300 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography details
Sony H300 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
50
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS15
Travel photography with Sony H300
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
better than average battery (350 per charge)
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (590g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS15
Landscape photography with Sony H300
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS15
Vlogging with Sony H300
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
24
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others (590 grams)
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Sony H300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-16 2014-02-13
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 590 grams (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 350 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
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
Retail cost $180 $249