Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H300
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H300 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony H300
FS15 | H300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Panasonic FS15
H300 | FS15 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | January 2009 | More modern by 61 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony H300
FS15 | H300 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and H300 is 95 and 63 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H300 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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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 |