Panasonic FS15 vs Sony HX10V
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Introduced February 2012
- New Model is Sony HX20V
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony HX10V Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony HX10V, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FS15 was introduced 4 years before the HX10V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FS15 scores against the HX10V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony HX10V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony HX10V
FS15 | HX10V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Panasonic FS15
HX10V | FS15 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | January 2009 | More recent by 37 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony HX10V
FS15 | HX10V | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS15 features outer 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 HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony HX10V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FS15 versus the HX10V.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and HX10V is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and HX10V.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX10V to result in greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FS15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-16 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136 gr (0.30 lb) | 234 gr (0.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 320 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $180 | $616 |