Panasonic FS15 vs Sony HX400V
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony HX400V 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony HX300
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony HX400V Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony HX400V, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FS15 was introduced 6 years earlier than the HX400V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FS15 matches up against the HX400V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony HX400V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony HX400V
FS15 | HX400V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic FS15
HX400V | FS15 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | January 2009 | More recent by 61 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony HX400V
FS15 | HX400V | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony HX400V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FS15 and the HX400V.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and HX400V is 95 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and HX400V.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX400V to produce extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older FS15 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-01-16 | 2014-02-12 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136g (0.30 lbs) | 660g (1.46 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
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 | - | 300 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $180 | $448 |