Panasonic FS15 vs Sony QX100
95 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
27
92 Imaging
51 Features
44 Overall
48
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump 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)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Announced September 2013
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony QX100 Overview
The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony QX100, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") possess different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FS15 was launched 5 years prior to the QX100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FS15 matches up vs the QX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony QX100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony QX100
FS15 | QX100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen sizing | 2.7" | " | Bigger screen (+2.7") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Panasonic FS15
QX100 | FS15 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | September 2013 | January 2009 | Newer by 56 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony QX100
FS15 | QX100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS15 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony QX100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FS15 and the QX100.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and QX100 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and QX100.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS15 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony QX100 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FS15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony QX100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 |
Category | Ultracompact | Lens-style |
Launched | 2009-01-16 | 2013-09-05 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | - |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | None |
External flash | ||
AE 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 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 136g (0.30 lb) | 179g (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $180 | $268 |