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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony T900

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony T900 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony T900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was announced around the same time to the T900 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FS15 scores vs the T900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony T900

 FS15 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Panasonic FS15

 T900 FS15 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony T900

 FS15 T900 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS15 has got external measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony T900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS15 vs the T900.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and T900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS15 and T900.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography info
Sony T900 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Street photography camera
Sony T900 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography highlights
Sony T900 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography advice
Sony T900 Landscape photography advice
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
37
has manual focus
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging features
Sony T900 Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
28
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Sony T900
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-16 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 lbs) 143 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $180 $300