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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony QX100

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(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
Sony QX100
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony QX100

 FS15 QX100 
Screen sizing2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Panasonic FS15

 QX100 FS15 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013January 2009Newer 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 typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and QX100 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography details
Sony QX100 Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
53
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography features
Sony QX100 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
71
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography highlights
Sony QX100 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
55
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (")
manual exposure not possible
lacks RAW support
low battery power (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging advice
Sony QX100 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Sony QX100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Sony 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