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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony T99

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(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
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Released July 2010
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony T99 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FS15 and Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was brought out 17 months earlier than the T99 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FS15 grades vs the T99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony T99

 FS15 T99 

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Panasonic FS15

 T99 FS15 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2009More recent by 17 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony T99

 FS15 T99 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FS15 provides physical measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FS15 compared to the T99.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and T99 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS15 and T99.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony T99 to provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FS15 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography highlights
Sony T99 Portrait photography highlights
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography info
Sony T99 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography highlights
Sony T99 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography features
Sony T99 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS15
Vlogging with Sony T99
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Sony T99
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-16 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
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
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $180 $179